2011 Honda Pilot vs. 1982 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 2011 Honda Pilot is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Pilot weights approximately 934 kg more than 1982 Isuzu Florian. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Isuzu Florian is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1982 Isuzu Florian. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Florian. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Pilot | 1982 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Pilot | Florian |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1959 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4849 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1994 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1803 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2774 mm | 2510 mm |
