2008 BMW 330 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 41 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 740 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, 2008 BMW 330 (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40. 2008 BMW 330 has automatic transmission and 1967 Innocenti A 40 has manual transmission. 1967 Innocenti A 40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 330 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
Make | BMW | Innocenti |
Model | 330 | A 40 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |