1983 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1997 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1997 Toyota Carina is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Carina (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 436 kg more than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Because 1983 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Isuzu Trooper (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Carina. (150 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1983 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Isuzu Trooper | 1997 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Trooper | Carina |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc | 1761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
