1965 Innocenti J4 vs. 1965 Peugeot 204
To start off, both 1965 Innocenti J4 and 1965 Peugeot 204 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Innocenti J4 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Peugeot 204. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Innocenti J4 should accelerate faster than 1965 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Innocenti J4.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1965 Innocenti J4 (82 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Peugeot 204. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Innocenti J4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Peugeot 204.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Innocenti J4 | 1965 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Peugeot |
| Model | J4 | 204 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 82 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2600 mm |
