1978 Holden Sunbird vs. 1983 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1983 Isuzu Florian is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Holden Sunbird. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1978 Holden Sunbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Holden Sunbird weights approximately 135 kg more than 1983 Isuzu Florian.
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, 1978 Holden Sunbird (157 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Isuzu Florian. 1983 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1978 Holden Sunbird has manual transmission. 1978 Holden Sunbird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Holden Sunbird | 1983 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Holden | Isuzu |
| Model | Sunbird | Florian |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1897 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2510 mm |
