2006 Honda Element vs. 1971 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 35 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (84 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 1971 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Honda Element weights approximately 1002 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, 2006 Honda Element (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Isuzu Florian. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1971 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Element | Florian |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2360 mm |
