1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 1990 Innocenti 990
To start off, 1990 Innocenti 990 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 992 cc (3 cylinders), 1990 Innocenti 990 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Innocenti 990 (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Innocenti 990 should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1990 Innocenti 990.
Because 1962 Innocenti 950 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1962 Innocenti 950. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Innocenti 990, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Innocenti 990 (75 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 Innocenti 990 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Innocenti 950 | 1990 Innocenti 990 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Innocenti |
| Model | 950 | 990 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 75 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2050 mm |
