1981 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 18 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 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Frontera (114 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (100 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 50 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, 1999 Opel Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (208 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Isuzu Trooper | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
| Make | Isuzu | Opel |
| Model | Trooper | Frontera |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
