1986 Honda Civic vs. 1983 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1986 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 1,817 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Isuzu Florian is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Honda Civic (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Isuzu Florian weights approximately 125 kg more than 1986 Honda Civic.
Because 1983 Isuzu Florian is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Isuzu Florian. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1983 Isuzu Florian (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Honda Civic. (142 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 Isuzu Florian will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Honda Civic | 1983 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Civic | Florian |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
