1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1988 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1988 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 180 kg more than 1988 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 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1988 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Corvette | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
