1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 1 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 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Innocenti A 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Innocenti A 40 (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Innocenti A 40 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Innocenti A 40 weights approximately 320 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, 1967 Innocenti A 40 (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Innocenti A 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Innocenti |
| Model | 500 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 40 L |
