1983 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1998 Rover 200
To start off, 1998 Rover 200 is newer by 15 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. Both 1983 Isuzu Piazza and 1998 Rover 200 are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Isuzu Piazza (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Rover 200. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1998 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 75 kg more than 1998 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Isuzu Piazza (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Rover 200. (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Isuzu Piazza | 1998 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Rover |
| Model | Piazza | 200 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
