1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Innocenti J4
To start off, 1970 Innocenti J4 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,097 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Innocenti J4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Innocenti J4 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Innocenti J4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Innocenti J4 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Fiat 500 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 1967 Fiat 500. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1970 Innocenti J4 (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1970 Innocenti J4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1970 Innocenti J4 | |
| Make | Fiat | Innocenti |
| Model | 500 | J4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2380 mm |
