1960 Innocenti 950 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (95 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 should accelerate faster than 1960 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1960 Innocenti 950. 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Innocenti 950. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1960 Innocenti 950 has manual transmission. 1960 Innocenti 950 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Innocenti 950 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Innocenti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 950 | 200 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 947 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2800 mm |