2003 Honda Life vs. 1987 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2003 Honda Life is newer by 16 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 490 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 1987 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Life | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2510 mm |
