1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1968 Austin 3-Litre is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Fiat Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Fiat Coupe would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin 3-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 260 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (219 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Austin 3-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Austin | Fiat |
| Model | 3-Litre | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
