1989 Isuzu Piazza vs. 2008 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2008 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 19 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), 2008 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota RAV4 (151 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RAV4. (194 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1989 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RAV4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Isuzu Piazza | 2008 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Piazza | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| 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 | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2570 mm |
