1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 315 kg more than 1970 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 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu 117 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | 117 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2236 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |