1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1979 Isuzu 117 (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (136 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
| Model | Giulia | 117 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 56 L |
