1968 Citroen Dyane vs. 1968 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, both 1968 Citroen Dyane and 1968 Innocenti IM 3 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Innocenti IM 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Innocenti IM 3 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1968 Citroen Dyane. (24 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Innocenti IM 3 should accelerate faster than 1968 Citroen Dyane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1968 Citroen Dyane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1968 Innocenti IM 3 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Citroen Dyane. (29 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Innocenti IM 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Citroen Dyane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Citroen Dyane | 1968 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Citroen | Innocenti |
| Model | Dyane | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 425 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 29 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.6 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 59 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
