2009 BMW 650 vs. 1962 Innocenti 950
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1962 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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1962 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | 650 | 950 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2040 mm |
