1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Alpine | Isuzu |
Model | A 110 | 117 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 56 L |