1983 Buick Electra vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 620 kg more than 1968 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117. 1983 Buick Electra has automatic transmission and 1968 Isuzu 117 has manual transmission. 1968 Isuzu 117 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Electra | 117 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |
