1986 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1985 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lotus Excel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lotus Excel would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Excel (181 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1986 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Excel should accelerate faster than 1986 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 424 kg more than 1985 Lotus Excel.
Because 1986 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lotus Excel. 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, 1985 Lotus Excel (232 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Excel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Isuzu Trooper | 1985 Lotus Excel | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
| Model | Trooper | Excel |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1171 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
