1985 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1990 Renault Alpine
To start off, 1990 Renault Alpine is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Renault Alpine (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 37 kg more than 1990 Renault Alpine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1990 Renault Alpine (290 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Isuzu Piazza | 1990 Renault Alpine | |
| Make | Isuzu | Renault |
| Model | Piazza | Alpine |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 63 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
