1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1982 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Florian is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 136 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 1982 Isuzu Florian (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 1982 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1982 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Lotus | Isuzu |
| Model | Elan | Florian |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
