1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX
To start off, both 1979 Isuzu 117 and 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX 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 Isuzu 117 (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. (46 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu 117 should accelerate faster than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Isuzu 117 | 1979 Suzuki SC 100 GX | |
| Make | Isuzu | Suzuki |
| Model | 117 | SC 100 GX |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2236 cc | 969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 137 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 25 L |
