1989 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1994 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1994 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 Toyota Carina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Carina. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1989 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Isuzu Piazza | 1994 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Piazza | Carina |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2590 mm |
