1980 Buick Electra vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (100 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 80 kg more than 1980 Buick Electra.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (208 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Buick Electra | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
Make | Buick | Isuzu |
Model | Electra | Trooper |
Year Released | 1980 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2660 mm |