1979 Holden Kingswood vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 3,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Holden Kingswood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (100 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Holden Kingswood. (89 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1979 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 400 kg more than 1979 Holden Kingswood. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Holden Kingswood. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1979 Holden Kingswood (221 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (208 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1979 Holden Kingswood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Holden Kingswood | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Holden | Isuzu |
| Model | Kingswood | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3296 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |
