1965 Innocenti A40S vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 40 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1965 Innocenti A40S. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C should accelerate faster than 1965 Innocenti A40S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 675 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Innocenti A40S. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Innocenti A40S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Innocenti A40S | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
| Make | Innocenti | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | A40S | C |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2720 mm |
