1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1969 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1969 Innocenti IM 3 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Innocenti IM 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1969 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1969 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Innocenti IM 3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Innocenti IM 3 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Innocenti IM 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1969 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Abarth | Innocenti |
| Model | 850 | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
