1970 Isuzu 117 vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1970 Isuzu 117 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corona. (95 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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, 1970 Isuzu 117 (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1970 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Isuzu 117 | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | 117 | Corona |
Year Released | 1970 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 51 L |