1977 Nissan Violet vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Florian is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Nissan Violet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Nissan Violet would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Nissan Violet. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1977 Nissan Violet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 150 kg more than 1977 Nissan Violet. 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, 1979 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Nissan Violet. (113 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Nissan Violet. 1979 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1977 Nissan Violet has manual transmission. 1977 Nissan Violet will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Nissan Violet | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Nissan | Isuzu |
Model | Violet | Florian |
Year Released | 1977 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1397 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |