1996 BMW 840 vs. 1981 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 15 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 865 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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Florian. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1981 Isuzu Florian has manual transmission. 1981 Isuzu Florian will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1981 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 840 | Florian |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2510 mm |
