1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 1979 Talbot 1510
To start off, both 1979 Isuzu 117 and 1979 Talbot 1510 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 Talbot 1510 (87 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Talbot 1510 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Because 1979 Isuzu 117 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Isuzu 117. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Talbot 1510, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 1979 Talbot 1510. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu 117 | 1979 Talbot 1510 | |
Make | Isuzu | Talbot |
Model | 117 | 1510 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2236 cc | 1592 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1165 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |