2000 Fiat Coupe vs. 1973 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 2000 Fiat Coupe is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Volkswagen SP2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Volkswagen SP2 would be higher. At 1,746 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Fiat Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Coupe (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Coupe should accelerate faster than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Coupe weights approximately 290 kg more than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Fiat Coupe (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Volkswagen SP2. (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Fiat Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Coupe | 1973 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Coupe | SP2 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 1679 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
