1984 Honda Jazz vs. 1986 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1986 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Jazz. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Jazz would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1984 Honda Jazz. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 584 kg more than 1984 Honda Jazz. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Jazz. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Honda Jazz | 1986 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Jazz | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1231 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
