2002 Buick Park Avenue vs. 1988 Isuzu Piazza

To start off, 2002 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Buick Park Avenue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 402 kg more than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Let's talk about torque, 2002 Buick Park Avenue (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Isuzu Piazza.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Buick Park Avenue 1988 Isuzu Piazza
Make Buick Isuzu
Model Park Avenue Piazza
Year Released 2002 1988
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3791 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 205 HP 149 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 312 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 96.5 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86.4 mm 82 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.4:1 7.9:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1682 kg 1280 kg
Vehicle Length 5260 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1610 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1330 mm
Wheelbase Size 2900 mm 2510 mm


 

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