2003 Honda Insight vs. 1983 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2003 Honda Insight is newer by 20 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 83 more horse power than 2003 Honda Insight. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 440 kg more than 2003 Honda Insight. 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Insight. (123 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1983 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Insight | 1983 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Insight | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
