1979 Cadillac Seville vs. 1970 Innocenti J4
To start off, 1979 Cadillac Seville is newer by 9 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Cadillac Seville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Cadillac Seville (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1970 Innocenti J4. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1970 Innocenti J4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Cadillac Seville weights approximately 1010 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.
Because 1979 Cadillac Seville 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 1979 Cadillac Seville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 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, 1979 Cadillac Seville (365 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Innocenti J4. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Cadillac Seville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Innocenti J4. 1979 Cadillac Seville has automatic transmission and 1970 Innocenti J4 has manual transmission. 1970 Innocenti J4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Cadillac Seville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Cadillac Seville | 1970 Innocenti J4 | |
Make | Cadillac | Innocenti |
Model | Seville | J4 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 83.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2380 mm |