1971 Isuzu Florian vs. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (84 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1971 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 625 kg more than 1971 Isuzu Florian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Isuzu Florian | 1981 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Isuzu | Plymouth |
| Model | Florian | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2700 mm |
