1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 1971 Porsche 914
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 914 (79 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 914 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1971 Porsche 914.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu 117 | 1971 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Isuzu | Porsche |
Model | 117 | 914 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2236 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 61 L |