1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1970 Opel Olympia
To start off, 1970 Opel Olympia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu 117 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 56 more horse power than 1970 Opel Olympia. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Olympia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1970 Opel Olympia. 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 (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Olympia. (83 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Olympia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Isuzu 117 | 1970 Opel Olympia | |
Make | Isuzu | Opel |
Model | 117 | Olympia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1818 cc | 1078 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |