1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa vs. 1968 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is newer by 2 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 1,096 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Innocenti IM 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (112 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa should accelerate faster than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Innocenti IM 3 weights approximately 307 kg more than 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa.
Because 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1968 Innocenti IM 3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa (88 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Innocenti IM 3. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Abarth 1000 TC Corsa | 1968 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Abarth | Innocenti |
| Model | 1000 TC Corsa | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 13.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 583 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |
