2008 BMW 330 vs. 1967 Innocenti J4
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti J4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti J4 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti J4. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti J4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1967 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, 2008 BMW 330 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti J4. (82 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti J4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 330 | 1967 Innocenti J4 | |
| Make | BMW | Innocenti |
| Model | 330 | J4 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 83.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 28 L |
