2008 BMW M3 vs. 1963 Innocenti 950
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW M3 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950. 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (73 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1963 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | M3 | 950 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2130 mm |
