2000 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Innocenti IM 3
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Innocenti IM 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Innocenti IM 3 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2000 Honda Civic (139 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Innocenti IM 3. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Innocenti IM 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1964 Innocenti IM 3 | |
| Make | Honda | Innocenti |
| Model | Civic | IM 3 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2380 mm |
