2007 Honda Civic vs. 1988 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 19 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Isuzu Piazza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Isuzu Piazza (149 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1988 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Civic | 1988 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Civic | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
