1960 Fiat 500 vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1960 Fiat 500. 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, 1968 Isuzu 117 (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 500. (30 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Fiat 500 | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
Model | 500 | 117 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 500 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 18 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 30 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 555 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1960 mm | 2510 mm |