1968 Innocenti IM 3 vs. 1999 Rover 75
To start off, 1999 Rover 75 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Rover 75 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. 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, 1999 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. 1999 Rover 75 has automatic transmission and 1968 Innocenti IM 3 has manual transmission. 1968 Innocenti IM 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Innocenti IM 3 | 1999 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Rover |
| Model | IM 3 | 75 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1096 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |
