1987 Buick Electra vs. 1987 Isuzu Piazza

To start off, both 1987 Buick Electra and 1987 Isuzu Piazza were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1987 Buick Electra. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1987 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Buick Electra weights approximately 200 kg more than 1987 Isuzu Piazza.

Let's talk about torque, 1987 Buick Electra (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Isuzu Piazza.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Buick Electra 1987 Isuzu Piazza
Make Buick Isuzu
Model Electra Piazza
Year Released 1987 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 139 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 271 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 82 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 4990 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2820 mm 2510 mm


 

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