1971 Isuzu Florian vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Carina (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (84 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1971 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Carina weights approximately 145 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, 1994 Toyota Carina (145 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Isuzu Florian | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Florian | Carina |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1584 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2590 mm |
