1979 Isuzu 117 vs. 2002 Vauxhall Omega

To start off, 2002 Vauxhall Omega is newer by 23 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (142 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Omega should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 480 kg more than 1979 Isuzu 117. 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, 2002 Vauxhall Omega (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117. 2002 Vauxhall Omega has automatic transmission and 1979 Isuzu 117 has manual transmission. 1979 Isuzu 117 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Vauxhall Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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