1998 Honda Accord vs. 1971 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (150 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (84 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1971 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 280 kg more than 1971 Isuzu Florian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Honda Accord (187 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1971 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Accord | Florian |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
