2012 Jaguar XJ vs. 1979 Isuzu Florian
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XJ is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Isuzu Florian. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Isuzu Florian would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XJ (385 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1979 Isuzu Florian. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 849 kg more than 1979 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, 2012 Jaguar XJ (515 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Isuzu Florian. (147 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Isuzu Florian.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jaguar XJ | 1979 Isuzu Florian | |
| Make | Jaguar | Isuzu |
| Model | XJ | Florian |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1817 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 385 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1874 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5252 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1895 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1456 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3157 mm | 2510 mm |
