1986 Fiat Ritmo vs. 1965 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 1986 Fiat Ritmo is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Ritmo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (83 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Ritmo should accelerate faster than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Ritmo weights approximately 30 kg more than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Fiat Ritmo (127 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Innocenti IM 3. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Fiat Ritmo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Ritmo | 1965 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Innocenti |
| Model | Ritmo | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |
