1991 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1985 Isuzu Piazza

To start off, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 341 kg more than 1985 Isuzu Piazza.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1991 Chevrolet Corvette (1,139 Nm) has 913 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm). This means 1991 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Isuzu Piazza.

Compare all specifications:

1991 Chevrolet Corvette 1985 Isuzu Piazza
Make Chevrolet Isuzu
Model Corvette Piazza
Year Released 1991 1985
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 0 HP 148 HP
Torque 1139 Nm 226 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 7.9:1
Top Speed 322 km/hour 209 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1588 kg 1247 kg
Wheelbase Size 2450 mm 2440 mm


 

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