1968 Fiat 124 vs. 1964 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1968 Fiat 124 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 1,438 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Fiat 124 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 124 (70 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat 124 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1964 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, 1968 Fiat 124 (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 124 | 1964 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Innocenti |
| Model | 124 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1438 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 112 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2220 mm |
