1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (200 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1968 Isuzu 117. 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu 117 | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Oldsmobile |
| Model | 117 | 88 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 5318 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 98.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |
