1959 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1984 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (345 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 700 kg more than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Isuzu Trooper will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Cadillac Eldorado (590 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. (168 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac Eldorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac Eldorado | 1984 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Isuzu |
| Model | Eldorado | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6382 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2660 mm |
