1988 BMW 535 vs. 1985 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW 535 (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 283 kg more than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1985 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 535 | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2440 mm |
