1981 BMW 525 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 BMW 525 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1967 Innocenti A 40. 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, 1981 BMW 525 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 525 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
Make | BMW | Innocenti |
Model | 525 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |