1968 Isuzu 117 vs. 1974 Lada 1200
To start off, 1974 Lada 1200 is newer by 6 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 54 more horse power than 1974 Lada 1200. (61 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1974 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1974 Lada 1200. 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lada 1200. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Isuzu 117 | 1974 Lada 1200 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lada |
| Model | 117 | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1818 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 61 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 46 L |
