1970 Isuzu 117 vs. 1970 Porsche 914
To start off, both 1970 Isuzu 117 and 1970 Porsche 914 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,677 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Porsche 914 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1970 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1970 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1970 Porsche 914. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1970 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Isuzu 117 | 1970 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Isuzu | Porsche |
Model | 117 | 914 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1677 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 61 L |