1978 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1978 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Isuzu Florian (84 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 60 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1971 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Accord | Florian |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
