1975 BMW 315 vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 7 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 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Isuzu 117 (120 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. 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, 1968 Isuzu 117 (142 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 315 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
