1968 Dodge Dart vs. 1989 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1989 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Dodge Dart (150 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Dodge Dart weights approximately 97 kg more than 1989 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 Dodge Dart (353 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Dodge Dart | 1989 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Dodge | Isuzu |
| Model | Dart | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2510 mm |
