1960 BMW 700 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 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Innocenti A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Innocenti A 40 (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1960 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Innocenti A 40 should accelerate faster than 1960 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Innocenti A 40 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1960 BMW 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Innocenti A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 BMW 700 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | 700 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
