1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1960 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 947 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Innocenti 950 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Innocenti 950 (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Innocenti 950 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1960 Innocenti 950 (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1960 Innocenti 950 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 500 | 1960 Innocenti 950 | |
Make | Fiat | Innocenti |
Model | 500 | 950 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 40 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 27 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2040 mm |