1980 BMW 628 vs. 1966 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 14 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 2,787 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1966 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1966 Fiat Coupe. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat Coupe. (201 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1966 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 628 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2787 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
