2008 Honda HR-V vs. 1988 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 20 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 45 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (104 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Isuzu Piazza (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 1988 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | HR-V | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2510 mm |
