2006 BMW MM Roadster vs. 1979 Isuzu 117
To start off, 2006 BMW MM Roadster is newer by 27 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 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW MM Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (330 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu 117. (72 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW MM Roadster should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 BMW MM Roadster (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu 117. (139 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 BMW MM Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu 117.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW MM Roadster | 1979 Isuzu 117 | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | MM Roadster | 117 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 2236 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 56 L |
