1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1984 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1979 Honda Prelude. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Prelude. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 360 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Honda Prelude. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1984 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Honda Prelude | 1984 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Prelude | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2510 mm |
