1969 Isuzu 117 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1972 Plymouth Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 230 kg more than 1969 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu 117. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Isuzu 117 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Isuzu | Plymouth |
Model | 117 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 104.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |