1967 Innocenti J4 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti J4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti J4 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti J4. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti J4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 490 kg more than 1967 Innocenti J4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1972 Plymouth Valiant 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 1972 Plymouth Valiant. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti J4. (82 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti J4.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Innocenti J4 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Innocenti | Plymouth |
Model | J4 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 5210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 82 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2750 mm |