1981 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 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 3,429 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (89 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 640 kg more than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser (216 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Isuzu Trooper | 1985 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
Model | Trooper | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1981 | 1985 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2237 cc | 3429 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2990 mm |