1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Isuzu Florian

To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 5,740 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1967 Isuzu Florian. (115 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 623 kg more than 1967 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 Chevrolet Corvette (502 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Isuzu Florian. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Isuzu Florian.

Compare all specifications:

1988 Chevrolet Corvette 1967 Isuzu Florian
Make Chevrolet Isuzu
Model Corvette Florian
Year Released 1988 1967
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5740 cc 1816 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 380 HP 115 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 502 Nm 152 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 99 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 93 mm 82 mm
Top Speed 241 km/hour 175 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 965 kg
Vehicle Length 4490 mm 4310 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1190 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2580 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 68 L 40 L


 

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