1987 Holden Drover vs. 1982 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1987 Holden Drover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Isuzu Trooper (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1987 Holden Drover. (63 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Drover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 685 kg more than 1987 Holden Drover. 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, 1982 Isuzu Trooper (168 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Holden Drover. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Holden Drover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Holden Drover | 1982 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Holden | Isuzu |
| Model | Drover | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1324 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3450 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2660 mm |
