2003 Acura CL vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 2003 Acura CL is newer by 38 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 350 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, 2003 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Acura CL | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | CL | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 38 L |
