1982 Isuzu Florian vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Florian is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 97 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 35 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1982 Isuzu Florian (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Nissan Silvia. (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1982 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Nissan Silvia. 1975 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1982 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1982 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Isuzu Florian | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
Model | Florian | Silvia |
Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |