1963 Innocenti 950 vs. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (109 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 661 kg more than 1963 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, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Innocenti 950 | 1976 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Innocenti | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 950 | 230 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 948 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2800 mm |