1978 Isuzu Florian vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Florian is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Isuzu Florian (98 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 80 kg more than 1965 Toyota Corona. 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, 1978 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Isuzu Florian | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | Florian | Corona |
Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2420 mm |