1981 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 Alfa Romeo Spider (103 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider.
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 Alfa Romeo Spider (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
Model | Spider | 117 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |