1987 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, both 1987 Isuzu Piazza and 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP) has 74 more horse power than 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 280 kg more than 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Isuzu Piazza | 1987 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Piazza | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
