1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 9 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick LeSabre (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 96 kg more than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick LeSabre. 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, 1990 Buick LeSabre (271 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm). This means 1990 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick LeSabre | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | LeSabre | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
