1983 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1994 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 1994 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Piazza. (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 370 kg more than 1983 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, 1994 Buick Park Avenue (260 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Isuzu Piazza. (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Isuzu Piazza | 1994 Buick Park Avenue | |
Make | Isuzu | Buick |
Model | Piazza | Park Avenue |
Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2820 mm |