1984 Holden Commodore vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Isuzu Florian (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1984 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Isuzu Florian should accelerate faster than 1984 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 135 kg more than 1979 Isuzu Florian.
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 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1979 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Holden Commodore | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Holden | Isuzu |
| Model | Commodore | Florian |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 78 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |
