1975 BMW 315 vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 315. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW 315 would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW 315 (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW 315 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1975 BMW 315.
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, 1979 Isuzu 117 (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1979 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 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 315 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
