1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 10 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1968 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1968 Isuzu 117 has manual transmission. 1968 Isuzu 117 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Bristol | Isuzu |
Model | 412 | 117 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |