2005 BMW 330 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 38 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 875 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, 2005 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | 330 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2999 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 | 5900 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
