1965 Innocenti A40S vs. 1971 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1971 Triumph GT6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Innocenti A40S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Innocenti A40S would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Triumph GT6 (107 HP @ 5450 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1965 Innocenti A40S. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Innocenti A40S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 120 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, 1971 Triumph GT6 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Innocenti A40S. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Innocenti A40S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Innocenti A40S | 1971 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Triumph |
| Model | A40S | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 107 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5450 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2120 mm |
