1988 Isuzu Trooper vs. 2010 Honda Ridgeline
To start off, 2010 Honda Ridgeline is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1988 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 1988 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 134 kg more than 2010 Honda Ridgeline.
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, 2010 Honda Ridgeline (336 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Isuzu Trooper | 2010 Honda Ridgeline | |
| Make | Isuzu | Honda |
| Model | Trooper | Ridgeline |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3110 mm |
