1979 Buick Estate vs. 1981 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Buick Estate. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 595 kg more than 1981 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Estate | 1981 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Estate | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2510 mm |
