1981 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1981 Volvo 240
To start off, both 1981 Isuzu Trooper and 1981 Volvo 240 were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,559 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Volvo 240. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1981 Volvo 240. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 190 kg more than 1981 Volvo 240. 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 1981 Volvo 240. 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 (195 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Volvo 240. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Volvo 240.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Isuzu Trooper | 1981 Volvo 240 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volvo |
| Model | Trooper | 240 |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2559 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
