1990 BMW 518 vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 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 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1979 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, 1990 BMW 518 (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1990 BMW 518 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | BMW | Isuzu |
Model | 518 | 117 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 139 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 56 L |