1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, both 1968 Isuzu 117 and 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,317 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 710 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, 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Isuzu 117 | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Isuzu | Pontiac |
Model | 117 | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 102 L |