1998 Honda NSX vs. 1980 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (290 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1980 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 365 kg more than 1980 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, 1998 Honda NSX (311 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Isuzu Florian. 1980 Isuzu Florian has automatic transmission and 1998 Honda NSX has manual transmission. 1998 Honda NSX will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Isuzu Florian will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda NSX | 1980 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | NSX | Florian |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2510 mm |
