2009 Ford Ka vs. 1988 Isuzu Piazza
To start off, 2009 Ford Ka is newer by 21 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 75 more horse power than 2009 Ford Ka. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Isuzu Piazza should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Ka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Isuzu Piazza weights approximately 225 kg more than 2009 Ford Ka. 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Ka. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1988 Isuzu Piazza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Ka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Ka | 1988 Isuzu Piazza | |
| Make | Ford | Isuzu |
| Model | Ka | Piazza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 7.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
