1965 Innocenti A40S vs. 2008 Tata Nano
To start off, 2008 Tata Nano is newer by 43 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Innocenti A40S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Innocenti A40S (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Innocenti A40S should accelerate faster than 2008 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Innocenti A40S weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Tata Nano. 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, 1965 Innocenti A40S (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Innocenti A40S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Innocenti A40S | 2008 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Innocenti | Tata |
| Model | A40S | Nano |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2230 mm |
