1984 BMW 628 vs. 1965 Innocenti A40S
To start off, 1984 BMW 628 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Innocenti A40S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Innocenti A40S would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1965 Innocenti A40S. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1965 Innocenti A40S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 628 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1965 Innocenti A40S. 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, 1984 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Innocenti A40S. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Innocenti A40S.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 628 | 1965 Innocenti A40S | |
Make | BMW | Innocenti |
Model | 628 | A40S |
Year Released | 1984 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2220 mm |