1966 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1981 Porsche 911
To start off, 1981 Porsche 911 is newer by 15 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 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 911 (232 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 911 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1966 Innocenti A 40. 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, 1981 Porsche 911 (284 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Innocenti A 40 | 1981 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Innocenti | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 232 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2270 mm |