1981 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 5,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. (106 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado weights approximately 135 kg more than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado. 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, 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado (278 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (195 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Isuzu Trooper | 1982 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
| Make | Isuzu | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Trooper | Toronado |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1982 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2559 cc | 5734 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2900 mm |
