1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is newer by 45 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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Transporter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (104 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Transporter weights approximately 1540 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter, 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, 2007 Volkswagen Transporter (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Transporter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Innocenti 950 | 2007 Volkswagen Transporter | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
| Model | 950 | Transporter |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 2270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 3410 mm |
