1981 Isuzu Florian vs. 1971 Mazda 818
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Florian is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mazda 818. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mazda 818 would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Mazda 818. (80 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1971 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 215 kg more than 1971 Mazda 818. 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, 1981 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mazda 818. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Isuzu Florian | 1971 Mazda 818 | |
Make | Isuzu | Mazda |
Model | Florian | 818 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2290 mm |