1978 Isuzu Florian vs. 1983 Nissan Leopard
To start off, 1983 Nissan Leopard is newer by 5 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 1 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Leopard. (97 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Leopard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Leopard weights approximately 80 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, both vehicles can yield 147 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1983 Nissan Leopard has automatic transmission and 1978 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1978 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Leopard will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Isuzu Florian | 1983 Nissan Leopard | |
Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
Model | Florian | Leopard |
Year Released | 1978 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2630 mm |