1969 Innocenti J4 vs. 1969 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1969 Innocenti J4 and 1969 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Innocenti J4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Innocenti J4 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1969 Opel Kadett. (44 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Innocenti J4 should accelerate faster than 1969 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Innocenti J4 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1969 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1969 Opel Kadett 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 1969 Opel Kadett. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1969 Innocenti J4 (82 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Opel Kadett. (76 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Innocenti J4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Innocenti J4 | 1969 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Innocenti | Opel |
Model | J4 | Kadett |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1078 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 | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 755 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |