1996 Honda Civic vs. 1983 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Isuzu Piazza (150 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (90 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 315 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Isuzu Piazza (225 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (124 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Civic | 1983 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Civic | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2510 mm |
