Test Drive Fiat Coupe 1994 - 2000 coupe

Coupe under the laws of the genre

Hyundai Coupe appeared on our streets recently - about six months ago. This is perhaps the first Korean sports coupe, which corresponds to ideas about a similar type of car.
But how well it turns out in reality, we decided to find out by setting a pair test with Fiat Coupe. After all, the Italians know the lot in sports cars, and most importantly - can do them.
Beauty - terrible power
So design. For a sports car, it is especially important. Italy is a recognized Mecca of automotive fashion: there are most of the leading body atelier. And one of the most famous - PinInfarina - just put a hand to creating a Fiat Coupe. On the other hand - Korea. In the designer table of ranks, it is almost on the opposite pole, and the phrase Asian appearance in applying to the car does not serve as a sign of quality.
So, Hyundai is doomed in advance to defeat the obvious advantage of the opponent, and we - on the use of vulgar comparisons like a whappy duckling - a wonderful swan? - We worried about the day before. But the next day, when the cars were standing near, we never managed to come to a common opinion, who was better - the Material could not be crushed by the novice.
Despite the frankly Asian features of Hyundai Coupe, it is impossible to say about him that he is dull and faceless. On the contrary - the appearance of the Korean is very extraordinary, with unusually plastic forms. It seems that we are in front of us - a muscular tipper with a bully character. At the same time, designers managed to withstand the style from the tip of the nose to the exhaust pipe.
Fiat, being completely original and not like design, managed to keep at the same time ... I almost did not say conservatism. No. To conservatism here is far away. He retained some amazing severity of lines. His charm is achieved by completely different visual means. And through a completely incloustic appearance, traditions are still visible. In short, the hand of the master is still felt.
Both car interior style is an organic continuation of their appearance. Only a bit shifted accents. If the muscular exterior of Hyundai Coupe does not really want to call it already become almost abusive thermal biodrium, then the salon is not just the kingdom of this biodrisa, but full biodesign unlimited. However, it is still impossible to find face. In contrast to the subnamed soap in the appearance of other machines, the extreme plastic interior does not yet cause such feelings. On the contrary, very funny. And convenient.
Fiat, on the contrary, inside more traditional than outside. And the band painted in the color of the front panel, through which separate round appliances are predicted - and for a long time forgotten classic.
The rest of the differences are less significant: Hyundai is adjustable at height driver's seat, but Fiat changes the position of the steering column in height and length; On the combination of FIAT devices there are indexes of pressure and oil temperature, and Hyundai boasts the presence of a housing control ... (Of course, all this refers to machines in those sets that we have.)
Access to the luggage compartment Hyundai Coupe opens a large rear hatch, which is mounted with an extra bed with an additional stop signal. The size of the trunk (already quite decent for a small coupe) easily increase due to the folding (separately) rear seats. So, going on a journey, you will be able to load everything you need to Hyundai.
Fiat Coupe the trunk is separated from the cabin. And although it is almost not inferior to Handovsky in size, there has no such possibilities of transformation. The biggest thing that can be afforded to yourself in Fiat is to throw back the back of one of the rear seats, followed by a small hatch leading in the trunk.
Opening will show
The external inspection of the subjects not only did not reveal any contraindications for sports, but, on the contrary, confirmed their good physical form and approximately equal potential opportunities. It is impossible to seriously perceive the difference in the power of the engines in 1 liter. With. And the remaining technical parameters differ in about the same extent. If you differ at all. So check the best car in business.
Fiat immediately demonstrated the character, granting that it would have to get used to it. No, some special inconveniences in the management of the machine we did not feel. Well, maybe, because of the wide wheeled arches, pedals are located a little closed. Moreover, the close location of the gas and the brake turned out to be very convenient, but the grip could be moved away.
The very short moves of the gear lever immediately liked, but again they demanded some time to get comfortable. Like loving turns of the engine. In Nizakh, he is not at all impressive, but as soon as he wakes up, a desire to go fast appears. And for this you have to constantly switch the transfer. And then it gives the present pleasure.
The only thing that did not require addiction is the steering, which is so comfortable in sharpness and reactions, which initially did not pay attention to it at all. And they remembered only when they moved to Hyundai and began to carry out parallels.
In the Korean compartment did not have to get used to anything. I picked up a comfortable landing, set up the mirrors, drove. Everything turns out the first time - as if all my life went on this car.
It is explained by everything simple: Hyundai Coupe has a much more elastic engine that confidently pulls from low revolutions, and therefore leaves more space in choosing the gear and does not force at first all the time think about it. Plus, the more traditional location of the controls is the whole secret. But the steering wheel is noticeable here and, perhaps, is a little easier than Fiat.
In behavior on the road, the difference is still more noticeable. Fiat Coupe tight suspension checks the strength of your spine literally on each side of the roadbed. But in turning the car is amazing. And there is always a feeling that even even trust a little stronger, it does not break into slip, but simply goes to a smaller radius. It is also clear and understandable FIAT controlled in turning gas. True, the merit is also the merit, installed in the front wheel drive.
Hyundai Coupe has a suspension feeling tangible and comfortable. What affected manageability - Hyundai earlier and more accurate in the side slip. But this process itself develops very smoothly, easily allowing you to catch the car even too experienced the driver.
In general, with the almost the same dynamics of both Hyundai Coupe cars there is a more convenient and easy control, and FIAT - large opportunities in limit modes, demanding instead of permanent clear control by the driver. Well, someone else in the soul - decide for yourself.
The editors thanks the auto show Lucky Car, (095) 236 1033, which provided the Fiat Coupe car, and auto show AO Lyrus, (095) 974 7168, which provided the Hyundai Coupe car.
For the period of test, cars were insured in the insurance society of the reso-warranty, (095) 250 3600, 255 6834, 254 2272.

Buy a coupe
Both coupe, about which we tell this time, are by no means deprived by the attention of the global buyer. And at the same time, it is only beginning to get acquainted with the Russian buyer.
Fiat Coupe, according to the Italian newspaper Corriere Della Sera, - Ferrari for a poor man, allowing him for a small fee to carry out courageous driving dreams. However, the younger brother is a little offensive, even if the eldest is Ferrari himself. Fiat has his face. Original car, catchy appearance. Such a thick, zero-ridicated ass - does not, eat, calmly be passed. You or love him at first glance, or also instantly wave. And in action? Rocket! Collects a hundred faster than Mercedes SLK, Porsche Boxter and even Jaguar XJ8 Coupe. This is what impression was made by Fiat on the Guardian highly diffused test driver. And according to the results of the overall survey, the car was the best in the coupe class (the worst became the Rover 800, because close, old-fashioned and ugly).
Brighter than the design of Fiat Coupe said, perhaps, The Herald: the feeling such that the artist quickly sketched the car on a sheet of paper on a sheet and immediately ran to the designers: well, make it possible to make it possible that I got here. It came out, maybe not that beautiful, but interesting. Fiat was dangerous when a new 5-cylinder engine was put on it. The people were afraid that it would be difficult for a small typewriter to curb extra 30 horses. But everything seemed to be. As one of the first owners of a new more powerful coupe said in an interview, Fiat tried to change everything else so that it corresponds to a new motor. And yet the steep coupe is not advised to acquire people after 55-60: not the reaction, not those nerves.
And with Russia in the Italian coupe - problems. The Italians do not give us this car, "the Roman Boykov complained, the assistants of the Alfa Romeo car dealership. - And the people ask, interested. Of course, the most powerful version, five-cylinder. And the Italians promised to finally decide by September - yes or no.
By calling the Moscow office of the Fiat concern, we managed to find out in advance what the answer would get next month alpha Romeo. Actually, the coupe is so sold, "they said in representation. - But gray. Not in the sense of color, but in the sense of dealers. And we have not yet decided whether to supply this model to Russia, we have enough wide gamma here. And in any case, this year we will not sell exactly.
With Hyundai Coupe case is special. Consumers, although how much time passed, everyone can not come to themselves - as a despicable Korean Hyundai suddenly took and built a real sports car. If you distract from emotions, then the general opinion is as follows: maybe stars from the sky and not enough, but in general it is very good. Everything is in place, everything works well, no big effort during management is required, - considers the Sunday Telegraph's harsh restraint of judgment. - And as for comparisons with competitors, then bordering the cheapness of the Korean coupe, such attempts at the very beginning stops. The final conclusion is obtained: a good car, even a better price. There are more emotional estimates. A striking car. The absolute novice does not have any predecessors, but how good. And stylish, - Considered by the Herald usually writes. "It will be bad for the Fords Pupuma, the Opolev Tigre and the like.
In Russia, the position of Hyundai Coupe is still difficult to describe unequivocally. We have a month and a half, they appeared with us, they told the autopilot in the central office of the Handela chance. - True, in February there was still such a tibouron - this is an option for a coupe for America, with a softer suspension. Only one was, and, of course, bought it right away. To begin with, they are well sold. Interesting, by the way: we expected to Moscow, and take from Volgograd, Astrakhan, Tyumen. And for its move, they get - not afraid. Buying preferences? Men love the dark green, women - bougar. Equipment, of course, the most, on the upper limit. We do not supply another. Now we want to achieve supplies with the leather interior. Motor is only a 2-liter. 1.8 for Russia? Yes, you, of course, is not enough. But the box take both manual and automatic.
Model / Modification FIAT COUPE 2.0 16V HYUNDAI COUPE 2.0 FX
FIAT AUTO S.P.A manufacturer. Hyundai Motor Company
Manufacturer Country Italy Korea
BODY
Part type of coupe
Number of doors / seats 2/2 + 2 2/2 + 2
ENGINE
Type petrol with multipoint injection gasoline with multipoint injection
Front location transversely in front
Working volume (see cubic.) 1995 1975
The number / location of the cylinders 4 in series 4 in a row
Cylinder diameter x Piston stroke (mm) 84x90 82x93,5
Compression ratio 10.5 10.3
Power (EEC) (kW) 102 (6000) 101 (6000)
Power (DIN) (l. P.) 139 138
Moment (EEC) (NM) 180 (4500) 180 (4800)
Number of valves / cylinder 4 4
TRANSMISSION
Drive on the front wheels on the front wheels
5-speed gearbox, mechanical five-speed, mechanical
SUSPENSION
Front independent independent
Rear independent independent
STEERING
Type of Rake Gear, with a rake-rack amplifier, with amplifier
Torkemose
Front disk (ventilated) disk (ventilated)
Rear disk disk
ABS standard to order
Wheels Size tires 195/55 R15 205/50 R15
Dimensions / About EMA / Weight
Length / Width / Height (mm) 4250/1766/1340 4340/1730/1313
Wheel base (mm) 2540 2475
Front / Pallet Rear Pitch (mm) 1483/1477 1465/1450
Minimum reversal radius (M) 5,15 -
Dry mass (kg) 1250 1175
Dynamic campaigns
Maximum speed (km / h) 208 200
Acceleration up to 100 km / h (sec) 9.2 8,6
Economy
Fuel consumption (l / 100 km)
at 90 km / h 7.1 -
at 120 km / h 8,7 -
on the city cycle 11.8 11.4
 
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A source: "Autopilot"