1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight vs. 1983 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 1 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 600 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, 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | 1983 Isuzu Florian | |
Make | Oldsmobile | Isuzu |
Model | Eighty-Eight | Florian |
Year Released | 1984 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1817 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1625 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2510 mm |