1970 Isuzu 117 vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 1,944 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Peugeot 504 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Isuzu 117 (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (108 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Isuzu 117 | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Peugeot |
| Model | 117 | 504 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
