1966 Innocenti A 40 vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 45 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 302 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 589 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 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 | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Innocenti | Porsche |
Model | A 40 | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1389 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2350 mm |