1977 Isuzu Florian vs. 1978 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1978 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (56 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 170 kg more than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. 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, 1977 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette. (89 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1977 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Isuzu Florian | 1978 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Isuzu | Vauxhall |
Model | Florian | Chevette |
Year Released | 1977 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 89 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |