1953 Fiat 1400 vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Fiat 1400 would be higher. At 1,818 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1953 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1953 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Isuzu 117 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Fiat 1400 | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 1400 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |
