1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1970 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1970 Peugeot 504 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 2,110 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (115 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Peugeot 504. (57 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1970 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 140 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Peugeot 504. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Isuzu 117 | 1970 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Isuzu | Peugeot |
Model | 117 | 504 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1818 cc | 2110 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |