1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1979 Isuzu 117 and 1979 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 88 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117.
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 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Isuzu 117 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
| Model | 117 | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2236 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
