1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, both 1968 Austin A 60 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 1,818 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (115 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1968 Isuzu 117.
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 (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Austin | Isuzu |
Model | A 60 | 117 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |