1990 Alfa Romeo 75 vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 11 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
Model | 75 | 117 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1566 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 56 L |