1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Isuzu 117 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corona (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corona.
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, 1973 Toyota Corona (144 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Isuzu 117 | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | 117 | Corona |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2236 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
