1966 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1966 Innocenti A 40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Innocenti A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Innocenti A 40 (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Innocenti A 40 should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Innocenti A 40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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, 1966 Innocenti A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (74 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Innocenti A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Innocenti A 40 | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Innocenti |
| Model | A 40 | 950 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2130 mm |
