1992 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1992 BMW M3 is newer by 25 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 2,990 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW M3 (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW M3 weights approximately 665 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, 1992 BMW M3 (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW M3 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | M3 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2990 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
