1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1988 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1988 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Isuzu Piazza (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1979 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 952 kg more than 1988 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 GMC Suburban | 1988 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | GMC | Isuzu |
| Model | Suburban | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 2232 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2510 mm |
