1988 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 1987 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 1 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 605 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, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | 1987 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ferrari | Isuzu |
| Model | 412 GT | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
