1987 Isuzu Piazza vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 22 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1428 kg more than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Isuzu Piazza | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Isuzu | Land Rover |
| Model | Piazza | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2750 mm |
