1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1971 Innocenti J4
To start off, 1971 Innocenti J4 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1971 Innocenti J4. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1971 Innocenti J4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Innocenti J4 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Innocenti J4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Innocenti J4. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Innocenti J4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1971 Innocenti J4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Innocenti |
| Model | Giulia | J4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 640 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2380 mm |
