2000 GMC Savana vs. 1970 Isuzu 117
To start off, 2000 GMC Savana is newer by 30 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 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 GMC Savana (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1970 Isuzu 117. (120 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1970 Isuzu 117. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 GMC Savana weights approximately 1250 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, 2000 GMC Savana (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu 117. (143 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 GMC Savana | 1970 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | GMC | Isuzu |
| Model | Savana | 117 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 15 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 58 L |
