1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Florian is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 7,462 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (248 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (98 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 775 kg more than 1978 Isuzu Florian. 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass (502 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 1978 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Isuzu |
| Model | Cutlass | Florian |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7462 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 248 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 502 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2510 mm |
