1999 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Malibu is newer by 34 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 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Malibu (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Malibu weights approximately 156 kg more than 1965 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, 1999 Chevrolet Malibu (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chevrolet Malibu | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Malibu | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 38 L |
