1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1981 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Florian is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1981 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 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Florian. 1981 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1979 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1979 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 1981 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Lotus | Isuzu |
| Model | Esprit | Florian |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 97 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2510 mm |
