1978 Honda Accord vs. 1981 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1978 Honda Accord. (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1978 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Honda Accord. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Honda Accord | 1981 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Accord | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2510 mm |
