1982 Isuzu Piazza vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1982 Isuzu Piazza. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1982 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 802 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Isuzu Piazza. (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Isuzu Piazza | 2006 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Isuzu | Land Rover |
| Model | Piazza | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2550 mm |
