1970 Isuzu 117 vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Isuzu 117. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1970 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (140 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1970 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Isuzu 117 | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | 117 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1970 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |