1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu 117 | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
Model | 117 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2236 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1185 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |