2007 BMW 550 vs. 1966 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 2007 BMW 550 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Innocenti A 40 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1966 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1966 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, 2007 BMW 550 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Innocenti A 40. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1966 Innocenti A 40 has manual transmission. 1966 Innocenti A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 550 | 1966 Innocenti A 40 | |
Make | BMW | Innocenti |
Model | 550 | A 40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1660 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2220 mm |