1967 Innocenti A 40 vs. 2012 Lexus IS
To start off, 2012 Lexus IS is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lexus IS weights approximately 942 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, 2012 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Lexus IS 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 | 2012 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lexus |
| Model | A 40 | IS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4633 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
