1996 Ford Ka vs. 1987 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1996 Ford Ka is newer by 9 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ka. (58 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 372 kg more than 1996 Ford Ka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ka. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ford Ka | 1987 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Ka | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 908 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2510 mm |
