1996 BMW 525 vs. 1964 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 32 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 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 525 (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 763 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, 1996 BMW 525 (279 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 525 | 1964 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | 525 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2496 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1563 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |
