1987 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1989 Porsche 944
To start off, 1989 Porsche 944 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 944 (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 20 kg more than 1989 Porsche 944.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Porsche 944. (205 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Isuzu Piazza | 1989 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Porsche |
| Model | Piazza | 944 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
