1980 Isuzu Florian vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1980 Isuzu Florian and 1980 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 210 kg more than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Isuzu Florian | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Isuzu | Triumph |
Model | Florian | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |