1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Florian is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Florian (98 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 162 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 1978 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta has manual transmission. 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1978 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
Model | Giulietta | Florian |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |