1989 Honda Concerto vs. 1995 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1995 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Isuzu Trooper (157 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 990 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Honda Concerto. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 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, 1995 Isuzu Trooper (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 1995 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 1995 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Concerto | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2770 mm |
