1961 BMW 700 vs. 1963 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1963 Innocenti 950 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 948 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Innocenti 950 (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Innocenti 950 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1961 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, 1963 Innocenti 950 (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1963 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | 700 | 950 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2040 mm |
