1986 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1983 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1986 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Celica (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1986 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1986 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 485 kg more than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Because 1986 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Isuzu Trooper (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Celica. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Isuzu Trooper | 1983 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Trooper | Celica |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
