1986 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1986 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. (108 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 331 kg more than 1986 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Isuzu Piazza | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Isuzu | Plymouth |
| Model | Piazza | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
