1989 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1989 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1989 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1989 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 430 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
Because 1989 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1981 Toyota Celica. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Isuzu Trooper. (168 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Isuzu Trooper | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Isuzu | Toyota |
| Model | Trooper | Celica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
