1982 Isuzu Florian vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1982 Isuzu Florian is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 460 kg more than 1982 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, 1979 Plymouth Volare (232 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Isuzu Florian | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
Make | Isuzu | Plymouth |
Model | Florian | Volare |
Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 3687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |