1986 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1995 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 1995 Toyota Starlet is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Starlet (127 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 1986 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 629 kg more than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Because 1986 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Toyota Starlet. 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Starlet. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1986 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Isuzu Trooper | 1995 Toyota Starlet | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Trooper | Starlet |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1995 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc | 1331 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
