1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 2,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1961 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 (195 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (74 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Innocenti 950 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 950 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3430 mm |
