1988 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1988 BMW M3 is newer by 21 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M3 (221 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M3 weights approximately 400 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, 1988 BMW M3 (245 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW M3 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | M3 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2303 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 221 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
