2008 Honda Accord vs. 1986 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Isuzu Piazza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Isuzu Piazza would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (178 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1986 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1986 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 104 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1986 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1986 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Accord | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |
