1979 BMW 628 vs. 1962 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1979 BMW 628 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1962 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, 1979 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 628 | 1962 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | 628 | 950 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2040 mm |
