1987 BMW 324 vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 22 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 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Fiat Coupe (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 324 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 BMW 324 (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 324 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |
