1974 BMW 3 vs. 1961 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1974 BMW 3 is newer by 13 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 3 weights approximately 738 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, 1974 BMW 3 (270 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1974 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 3 | 1961 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | 3 | 950 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2040 mm |
