1957 Fairthorpe Electron vs. 1987 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1987 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fairthorpe Electron would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (83 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 738 kg more than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron. (99 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1987 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fairthorpe Electron.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Fairthorpe Electron | 1987 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Fairthorpe | Isuzu |
| Model | Electron | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 542 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2510 mm |
