1998 BMW 730 vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 19 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 730 (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 560 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, 1998 BMW 730 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 730 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 730 | 117 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 56 L |
