1954 Austin-Healey 100 vs. 1970 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1970 Isuzu 117 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin-Healey 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin-Healey 100 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Austin-Healey 100 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1954 Austin-Healey 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Austin-Healey 100 (144 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu 117. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1954 Austin-Healey 100 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey 100 | 1970 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Isuzu |
| Model | 100 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
