1954 Hudson Italia Coupe vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Florian is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe would be higher. At 3,303 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (98 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Florian.
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, 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe (214 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Florian. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe has automatic transmission and 1978 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1978 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Hudson Italia Coupe | 1978 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Hudson | Isuzu |
| Model | Italia Coupe | Florian |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3303 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
