1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1968 Morris Minor
To start off, both 1968 Isuzu 117 and 1968 Morris Minor 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 (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1968 Morris Minor. 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 (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Isuzu 117 | 1968 Morris Minor | |
Make | Isuzu | Morris |
Model | 117 | Minor |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1818 cc | 1098 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 81 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 64.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 52 L |