1959 Fiat 1200 vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu 117 (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1200. 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, 1979 Isuzu 117 (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Fiat 1200 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 1200 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 92 mm |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 56 L |
