1988 BMW 316 vs. 1963 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW 316 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 316 (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 316 should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1963 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, 1988 BMW 316 (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 316 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 316 | 1963 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | 316 | 950 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2040 mm |
