1979 Isuzu Florian vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1979 Isuzu Florian is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 125 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (163 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Florian. 1978 Toyota Corona 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. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Isuzu Florian | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | Florian | Corona |
Year Released | 1979 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 2189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2530 mm |