1964 Innocenti A 40 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 585 kg more than 1964 Innocenti A 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Innocenti A 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Innocenti A 40 | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Innocenti | Volkswagen |
| Model | A 40 | Passat |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2710 mm |
