1974 Buick Centurion vs. 1967 Innocenti J4
To start off, 1974 Buick Centurion is newer by 7 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Centurion (226 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti J4. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti J4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1220 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.
Because 1974 Buick Centurion 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 1974 Buick Centurion. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 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, 1974 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti J4. (82 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti J4. 1974 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1967 Innocenti J4 has manual transmission. 1967 Innocenti J4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1974 Buick Centurion | 1967 Innocenti J4 | |
Make | Buick | Innocenti |
Model | Centurion | J4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 226 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 498 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2380 mm |