1988 BMW 730 vs. 1981 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 730 (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1981 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, 1988 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Florian. 1981 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1988 BMW 730 has manual transmission. 1988 BMW 730 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 730 | 1981 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 730 | Florian |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
