1973 BMW Touring vs. 1989 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1989 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 250 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW Touring | 1989 Isuzu Piazza | |
Make | BMW | Isuzu |
Model | Touring | Piazza |
Year Released | 1973 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 226 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |