1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1968 Volvo P 1800
To start off, both 1968 Isuzu 117 and 1968 Volvo P 1800 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 Volvo P 1800 (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Volvo P 1800 weights approximately 35 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 Volvo P 1800 (152 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Volvo P 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Isuzu 117 | 1968 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Isuzu | Volvo |
Model | 117 | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1818 cc | 1778 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |