1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 4 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (118 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 324 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu 117 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
| Make | Isuzu | Plymouth |
| Model | 117 | Valiant |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 102.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
