1970 Innocenti J4 vs. 1970 Opel Record
To start off, both 1970 Innocenti J4 and 1970 Opel Record were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Opel Record is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Opel Record (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti J4. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Opel Record should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti J4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Opel Record weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 Innocenti J4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Opel Record (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti J4. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Opel Record will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti J4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Innocenti J4 | 1970 Opel Record | |
| Make | Innocenti | Opel |
| Model | J4 | Record |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1097 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
