1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1977 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1977 Isuzu Florian is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (57 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1977 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 90 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (136 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Isuzu Florian. 1977 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia has manual transmission. 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1977 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Isuzu |
| Model | Giulia | Florian |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
