1978 Isuzu Florian vs. 1982 Renault 5
To start off, 1982 Renault 5 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Renault 5 (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (98 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Renault 5 should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 55 kg more than 1982 Renault 5.
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, 1982 Renault 5 (221 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Renault 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Isuzu Florian | 1982 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Renault |
| Model | Florian | 5 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |
