1989 BMW 518 vs. 1960 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1989 BMW 518 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,766 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 BMW 518 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 518 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1960 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1960 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 518 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1960 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, 1989 BMW 518 (165 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 518 | 1960 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | 518 | 950 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1766 cc | 946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2130 mm |
