1974 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1989 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1989 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. (143 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1974 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 740 kg more than 1989 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Chevrolet Caprice (339 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chevrolet Caprice | 1989 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Caprice | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2510 mm |
