1979 Avanti Avanti vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, both 1979 Avanti Avanti and 1979 Isuzu 117 were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Avanti Avanti (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 415 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Avanti Avanti (443 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Avanti Avanti | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Avanti | Isuzu |
| Model | Avanti | 117 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 443 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
