1999 Honda Shuttle vs. 1987 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 1999 Honda Shuttle is newer by 12 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 2,253 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 245 kg more than 1987 Isuzu Piazza.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1987 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Shuttle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Shuttle | 1987 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Shuttle | Piazza |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
