1981 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1969 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Corona (95 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 600 kg more than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Toyota Corona. 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, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corona. (143 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Isuzu Trooper | 1969 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Trooper | Corona |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc | 1831 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
