1983 Mazda RX-7 vs. 1982 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 2,292 cc, 1983 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Mazda RX-7 (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mazda RX-7 weights approximately 35 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 Isuzu Florian (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mazda RX-7. 1982 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1983 Mazda RX-7 has manual transmission. 1983 Mazda RX-7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1983 Mazda RX-7 | 1982 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Mazda | Isuzu |
Model | RX-7 | Florian |
Year Released | 1983 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2292 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Type | dual-disk rotary | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |