1968 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo GT and 1968 Isuzu 117 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 31 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo GT | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
| Model | GT | 117 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
