1966 Fiat Coupe vs. 1997 Peugeot 306
To start off, 1997 Peugeot 306 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Peugeot 306 (167 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 80 kg more than 1997 Peugeot 306.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Fiat Coupe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Peugeot 306. (197 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Coupe | 1997 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Coupe | 306 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
