1988 BMW 520 vs. 1970 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Isuzu 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Isuzu 117 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 520 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1970 Isuzu 117. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1970 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1970 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, 1988 BMW 520 (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu 117. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1970 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 520 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
