1988 Buick Skylark vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1988 Buick Skylark is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 3,331 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Skylark is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Skylark (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (100 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 565 kg more than 1988 Buick Skylark.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Skylark. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1988 Buick Skylark (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (208 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Buick Skylark | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Skylark | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3331 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1205 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
