1981 Buick Electra vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1981 Buick Electra is newer by 16 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 462 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Electra | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
Make | Buick | Fiat |
Model | Electra | Coupe |
Year Released | 1981 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 38 L |