1989 Buick Skylark vs. 1987 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1989 Buick Skylark 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 86 kg more than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Buick Skylark. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Buick Skylark | 1987 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Skylark | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1194 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
