2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 1989 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2001 Fiat Stilo is newer by 12 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 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Stilo (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1989 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 14 kg more than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 1989 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | Stilo | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2510 mm |
