1980 Buick Estate vs. 1968 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu Florian. (84 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 880 kg more than 1968 Isuzu Florian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu Florian. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Estate | 1968 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Estate | Florian |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4931 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2360 mm |
