1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corolla (76 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Isuzu 117 | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | 117 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2236 cc | 1165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
