1972 Isuzu 117 vs. 1972 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, both 1972 Isuzu 117 and 1972 Pontiac Firebird were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,598 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1972 Isuzu 117. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1972 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 573 kg more than 1972 Isuzu 117. 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, 1972 Pontiac Firebird (434 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Isuzu 117. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Isuzu 117 | 1972 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Isuzu | Pontiac |
| Model | 117 | Firebird |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 6598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 110.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1653 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |
