Isuzu 117 Coupe (1968 – 1981) vs BMW 2002 (1968 – 1975): specs compared
The Isuzu 117 Coupe is the more powerful of the two, with up to 135 hp against 130 hp. The BMW 2002 is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.4 s against 10.0 s. The Isuzu 117 Coupe has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 193 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.0 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km. The BMW 2002 is the lighter car, from 940 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,321 mm, the Isuzu 117 Coupe is 92 mm longer than the BMW 2002.
| Specification |
Isuzu
117 Coupe
1968 – 1981
|
BMW
2002
1968 – 1975
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1968 – 1981 | 1968 – 1975 |
| Body style | Coupé | — |
| Variants | 13 | 4 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 73 – 135 hp | 100 – 131 hp |
| Torque | 139 – 167 Nm | 144 – 178 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.0 – 21.0 s | 9.4 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 130 – 200 km/h | 167 – 193 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.0 – 11.0 L/100 km | 8.8 – 12.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,280 – 4,321 mm | 4,229 mm |
| Width | 1,600 mm | 1,590 mm |
| Height | 1,311 – 1,326 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,499 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 – 1,185 kg | 940 – 1,010 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.