1983 Isuzu Florian vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 865 kg more than 1983 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Isuzu Florian. 1997 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1983 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1983 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Isuzu Florian | 1997 Nissan President | |
Make | Isuzu | Nissan |
Model | Florian | President |
Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1817 cc | 4492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3040 mm |