2006 Audi A8 vs. 1965 Fiat Coupe
To start off, 2006 Audi A8 is newer by 41 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 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Audi A8 (329 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1965 Fiat Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A8 weights approximately 625 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, 2006 Audi A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Fiat Coupe. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Fiat Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Audi A8 | 1965 Fiat Coupe | |
| Make | Audi | Fiat |
| Model | A8 | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 2277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 329 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1855 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 38 L |
