1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1965 Volvo 122
To start off, 1968 Isuzu 117 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Volvo 122. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Volvo 122 would be higher. At 1,818 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 Volvo 122. (86 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1965 Volvo 122. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volvo 122 weights approximately 22 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volvo 122. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volvo 122.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu 117 | 1965 Volvo 122 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volvo |
| Model | 117 | 122 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1818 cc | 1782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
