1971 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1983 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1983 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Isuzu Piazza (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 235 kg more than 1983 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro (318 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Isuzu Piazza. (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Camaro | 1983 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Camaro | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5025 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 318 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2510 mm |
