1959 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1981 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Florian is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,636 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 375 kg more than 1981 Isuzu Florian. 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, 1959 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1959 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Chevrolet Corvette | 1981 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Corvette | Florian |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4636 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2510 mm |
