1970 Innocenti J4 vs. 1972 Simca 1301
To start off, 1972 Simca 1301 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Innocenti J4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Innocenti J4 would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Simca 1301 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Innocenti J4 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1972 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Innocenti J4 should accelerate faster than 1972 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Simca 1301 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 Innocenti J4.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Simca 1301 (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti J4. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Simca 1301 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti J4.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Innocenti J4 | 1972 Simca 1301 | |
Make | Innocenti | Simca |
Model | J4 | 1301 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1097 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |