1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 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 69 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu 117 | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Simca |
| Model | 117 | 8 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2450 mm |
