1986 Isuzu Trooper vs. 2005 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento is newer by 19 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 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (143 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1986 Isuzu Trooper. (109 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1986 Isuzu Trooper.
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, 1986 Isuzu Trooper (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (184 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Isuzu Trooper | 2005 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Isuzu | Kia |
| Model | Trooper | Sorento |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.4 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
