1988 Ferrari 328 GTS vs. 1984 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 7 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | 1984 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ferrari | Isuzu |
| Model | 328 GTS | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3185 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 270 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
