1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1985 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1985 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1965 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 323 kg more than 1985 Isuzu Piazza.
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, 1985 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1985 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Austin A 90 | 1985 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Austin | Isuzu |
| Model | A 90 | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2910 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
