1980 Buick Electra vs. 1969 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1969 Isuzu 117. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1969 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 610 kg more than 1969 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Isuzu 117. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1969 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Electra | 117 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 58 L |
