1984 Buick Electra vs. 1971 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1984 Buick Electra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 4,127 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (84 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1971 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Buick Electra weights approximately 700 kg more than 1971 Isuzu Florian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1984 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Electra | 1971 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Electra | Florian |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4127 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2360 mm |
