1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1987 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1987 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Buick Invicta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Buick Invicta would be higher. At 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta should accelerate faster than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Buick Invicta weights approximately 790 kg more than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Buick Invicta (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 Buick Invicta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1987 Isuzu Piazza | |
Make | Buick | Isuzu |
Model | Invicta | Piazza |
Year Released | 1959 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 7.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |