1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Florian is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe would be higher. At 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 305 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Florian. 1979 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe has manual transmission. 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
Model | Coupe | Florian |
Year Released | 1969 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 82 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |