1987 BMW 318 vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1987 BMW 318 is newer by 19 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 1,818 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Isuzu 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (100 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 89 kg more than 1987 BMW 318.
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, 1987 BMW 318 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu 117. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 318 | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | BMW | Isuzu |
Model | 318 | 117 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1818 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |