1982 Isuzu Florian vs. 1982 Lotus Esprit
To start off, both 1982 Isuzu Florian and 1982 Lotus Esprit were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 42 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, 1982 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1982 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Isuzu Florian | 1982 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
Model | Florian | Esprit |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 2172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 148 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2490 mm |