1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1970 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1970 Isuzu 117 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 1,884 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1970 Isuzu 117.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1970 Isuzu 117 (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1970 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
Model | 1900 | 117 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2410 mm |