1965 Innocenti A40S vs. 1963 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1965 Innocenti A40S is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Peugeot 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Peugeot 404 would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Peugeot 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Peugeot 404 (57 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Innocenti A40S. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Peugeot 404 should accelerate faster than 1965 Innocenti A40S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1965 Innocenti A40S. 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, 1963 Peugeot 404 (121 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Innocenti A40S. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Peugeot 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Innocenti A40S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Innocenti A40S | 1963 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Peugeot |
| Model | A40S | 404 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2660 mm |
