2007 Honda S2000 vs. 1988 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2007 Honda S2000 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda S2000 (238 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. (149 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1988 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 30 kg more than 2007 Honda S2000.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 1988 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda S2000 | 1988 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | S2000 | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
