1989 Nissan Laurel vs. 1978 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1989 Nissan Laurel is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Nissan Laurel (202 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (98 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1978 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 355 kg more than 1978 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, 1989 Nissan Laurel (264 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1989 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Nissan Laurel | 1978 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Nissan | Isuzu |
| Model | Laurel | Florian |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 264 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2510 mm |
