2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 23 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Isuzu |
Model | V12 | 117 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2236 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 72 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 139 Nm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 130 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 Length | 4670 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2510 mm |