1966 Fiat Coupe vs. 2003 Proton 400
To start off, 2003 Proton 400 is newer by 37 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, 1966 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2003 Proton 400. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 2003 Proton 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 240 kg more than 2003 Proton 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Fiat Coupe (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Proton 400. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Proton 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Coupe | 2003 Proton 400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Proton |
| Model | Coupe | 400 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
