1972 Isuzu 117 vs. 1970 Riley 4
To start off, 1972 Isuzu 117 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1970 Riley 4. (67 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1970 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Riley 4 weights approximately 68 kg more than 1972 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, 1972 Isuzu 117 (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Riley 4. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Isuzu 117 | 1970 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Riley |
| Model | 117 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
