1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1995 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1995 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Isuzu Trooper (157 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 325 kg more than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Isuzu Trooper (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1995 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Isuzu |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1755 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2770 mm |
