1980 Isuzu Florian vs. 1975 Opel Ascona
To start off, 1980 Isuzu Florian is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1975 Opel Ascona. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1975 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 23 kg more than 1975 Opel Ascona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Opel Ascona. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Isuzu Florian | 1975 Opel Ascona | |
Make | Isuzu | Opel |
Model | Florian | Ascona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 69.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |