1983 Isuzu Trooper vs. 2005 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2005 Kia Sportage is newer by 22 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sportage weights approximately 91 kg more than 1983 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, 2005 Kia Sportage (246 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Isuzu Trooper | 2005 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Isuzu | Kia |
| Model | Trooper | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
