1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1967 Innocenti A 40 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Innocenti A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Abarth 850 (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Innocenti A 40 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1967 Innocenti A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Innocenti A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
Make | Abarth | Innocenti |
Model | 850 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |