1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 52 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (296 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 1165 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1961 Innocenti 950 has manual transmission. 1961 Innocenti 950 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Innocenti 950 | 2013 BMW 5 Series | |
| Make | Innocenti | BMW |
| Model | 950 | 5 Series |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4905 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2094 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2968 mm |
