1977 Isuzu Florian vs. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari
To start off, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is newer by 3 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari should accelerate faster than 1977 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari weights approximately 775 kg more than 1977 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, 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Isuzu Florian. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari has automatic transmission and 1977 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1977 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Isuzu Florian | 1980 Pontiac Grand Safari | |
Make | Isuzu | Pontiac |
Model | Florian | Grand Safari |
Year Released | 1977 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2950 mm |