1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 1,818 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Fiat 124 (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 74 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124.
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, 1972 Fiat 124 (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1972 Fiat 124 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Fiat 124 | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | 124 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1756 cc | 1818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2510 mm |
