1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 2011 BMW 118
To start off, 2011 BMW 118 is newer by 49 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 118 (143 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 118 weights approximately 820 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.
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, 2011 BMW 118 (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Innocenti 950 | 2011 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Innocenti | BMW |
| Model | 950 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2660 mm |
