1981 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1988 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1988 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Isuzu Piazza (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1981 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 550 kg more than 1988 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Chevrolet Blazer (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Chevrolet Blazer | 1988 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Blazer | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | 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 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
