1967 Honda S800 vs. 1965 Innocenti J4
To start off, 1967 Honda S800 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Innocenti J4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Innocenti J4 would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Innocenti J4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Honda S800 (67 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1965 Innocenti J4. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Honda S800 should accelerate faster than 1965 Innocenti J4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Innocenti J4 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1967 Honda S800.
Because 1967 Honda S800 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 Honda S800. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 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, 1965 Innocenti J4 (82 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Honda S800. (66 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1965 Innocenti J4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Honda S800.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Honda S800 | 1965 Innocenti J4 | |
Make | Honda | Innocenti |
Model | S800 | J4 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 791 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 66 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3350 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2380 mm |