1970 Fiat 124 vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Florian is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Fiat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Fiat 124 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 39 more horse power than 1970 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1970 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 115 kg more than 1970 Fiat 124. 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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Fiat 124 | 1978 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
Model | 124 | Florian |
Year Released | 1970 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 89 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |