1992 BMW 318 vs. 1964 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1992 BMW 318 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 318 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 318 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1964 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, 1992 BMW 318 (180 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 318 | 1964 Innocenti A 40 | |
Make | BMW | Innocenti |
Model | 318 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |