1978 Isuzu Florian vs. 1982 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1982 Toyota Carina 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, 1978 Isuzu Florian (98 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Carina. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Carina weights approximately 35 kg more than 1978 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 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Carina. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1978 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Isuzu Florian | 1982 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Florian | Carina |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
