1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1984 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 620 kg more than 1984 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 419 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1984 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Riviera | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 645 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 106.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2510 mm |
