1967 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1967 Innocenti A 40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,230 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Rover P4 (70 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Rover P4 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1967 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, 1955 Rover P4 (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Innocenti A 40 | 1955 Rover P4 | |
Make | Innocenti | Rover |
Model | A 40 | P4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2230 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 43 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 81 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |