1980 Isuzu Florian vs. 1991 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1991 Holden Commodore is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Holden Commodore (172 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1980 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Holden Commodore weights approximately 370 kg more than 1980 Isuzu Florian. 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, 1991 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1991 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Isuzu Florian. 1991 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1980 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1980 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1991 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Isuzu Florian | 1991 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Isuzu | Holden |
Model | Florian | Commodore |
Year Released | 1980 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |