1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia (129 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (118 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (133 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
| Model | Giulia | 117 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 190 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 | 640 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 45 L |
