1989 Isuzu Piazza vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 24 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 790 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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Isuzu Piazza | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | Isuzu | Honda |
| Model | Piazza | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 2011 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |
