1981 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1999 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1999 Seat Toledo 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 Seat Toledo (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (100 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 470 kg more than 1999 Seat Toledo.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Seat Toledo. 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 (208 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Toledo. (206 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Isuzu Trooper | 1999 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Isuzu | Seat |
| Model | Trooper | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 2324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
