1967 Innocenti A 40 vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 46 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 3 Series (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 3 Series should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 830 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 1967 Innocenti A 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Innocenti A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti A 40 | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
| Make | Innocenti | BMW |
| Model | A 40 | 3 Series |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.2 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2031 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1429 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
