1998 Honda Step Wagon vs. 1970 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 1998 Honda Step Wagon is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Step Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Step Wagon (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1970 Isuzu Florian. (83 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Step Wagon should accelerate faster than 1970 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 460 kg more than 1970 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 Step Wagon (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Isuzu Florian. (123 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Step Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Step Wagon | 1970 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Step Wagon | Florian |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2360 mm |
