2001 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2001 Honda Civic 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (118 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 200 kg more than 2001 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, 1989 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Civic | 1989 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Civic | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2510 mm |
