Porsche 911 Targa (1967 – 1973) vs Isuzu 117 Coupe (1968 – 1981): specs compared
The Porsche 911 Targa is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 135 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.9 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 219 km/h against 200 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,020 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,321 mm, the Isuzu 117 Coupe is 158 mm longer than the Porsche 911 Targa.
| Specification |
Porsche
911 Targa
1967 – 1973
|
Isuzu
117 Coupe
1968 – 1981
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1967 – 1973 | 1968 – 1981 |
| Body style | Targa · Convertible | Coupé |
| Variants | 4 | 13 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 131 – 160 hp | 73 – 135 hp |
| Torque | 175 – 192 Nm | 139 – 167 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 – 8.7 s | 10.0 – 21.0 s |
| Top speed | 211 – 219 km/h | 130 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 7.0 – 11.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,163 mm | 4,280 – 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,610 – 1,613 mm | 1,600 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,311 – 1,326 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,210 – 2,268 mm | 2,499 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,020 – 1,080 kg | 1,050 – 1,185 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.