2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1968 Isuzu 117
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 32 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, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu 117. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Isuzu 117 weights approximately 630 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 1968 Isuzu 117 (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 1968 Isuzu 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1968 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | Caterham | Isuzu |
| Model | 7 | 117 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1137 cc | 1818 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 440 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1010 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
