1971 Innocenti J4 vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 1971 Innocenti J4 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,098 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Innocenti J4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Innocenti J4 (56 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Innocenti J4 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1971 Innocenti J4.
Because 1960 Lancia Appia 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 1960 Lancia Appia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 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, 1971 Innocenti J4 (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Innocenti J4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Innocenti J4 | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lancia |
| Model | J4 | Appia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
