1969 Buick GS vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1969 Buick GS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 5,724 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Buick GS weights approximately 900 kg more than 1961 Innocenti 950. 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, 1969 Buick GS (395 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (74 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Buick GS | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | Buick | Innocenti |
| Model | GS | 950 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 395 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2130 mm |
