1978 Isuzu Florian vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1978 Isuzu Florian is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (98 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 155 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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, 1971 Lotus Elan (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Isuzu Florian | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
| Model | Florian | Elan |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
