1982 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380
To start off, both 1982 Isuzu Piazza and 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,839 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (205 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Piazza. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1982 Isuzu Piazza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 (315 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Piazza. (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Isuzu Piazza | 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Piazza | 380 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3080 mm |
