1983 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1983 Maserati 420
To start off, both 1983 Isuzu Piazza and 1983 Maserati 420 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,491 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Maserati 420 (198 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Piazza. (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 100 kg more than 1983 Maserati 420.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Maserati 420 (308 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Isuzu Piazza. (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Maserati 420 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Isuzu Piazza | 1983 Maserati 420 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Maserati |
| Model | Piazza | 420 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
