1983 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1983 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1983 Isuzu Piazza and 1983 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,316 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Volvo 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Isuzu Piazza (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1983 Volvo 240. (112 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1983 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Volvo 240 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1983 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Isuzu Piazza (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Volvo 240. (185 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1983 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Isuzu Piazza | 1983 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volvo |
| Model | Piazza | 240 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2316 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
