1967 Innocenti A 40 vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti A 40 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 29 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1967 Innocenti A 40. 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 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Innocenti A 40 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Innocenti | Isuzu |
| Model | A 40 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 56 L |
