1966 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1968 Toyota 1000
To start off, 1968 Toyota 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Innocenti A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Toyota 1000 (46 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota 1000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Innocenti A 40 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 Toyota 1000.
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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota 1000. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Innocenti A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Innocenti A 40 | 1968 Toyota 1000 | |
Make | Innocenti | Toyota |
Model | A 40 | 1000 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 46 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2170 mm |