1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 29 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 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (90 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
Model | 1900 | 117 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1884 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |