1979 Isuzu Florian vs. 1977 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Florian is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Crown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Crown weights approximately 380 kg more than 1979 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, 1979 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Crown. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Crown. 1977 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1979 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1979 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu Florian | 1977 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | Florian | Crown |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 2188 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |