1989 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1998 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1989 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1989 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 495 kg more than 1989 Isuzu Trooper. 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, 1998 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Isuzu Trooper. (168 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1998 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Isuzu Trooper | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Isuzu | Land Rover |
Model | Trooper | Discovery |
Year Released | 1989 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2255 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |