1990 Buick Skylark vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1990 Buick Skylark 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 2,559 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Buick Skylark (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Buick Skylark should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 370 kg more than 1990 Buick Skylark.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Buick Skylark. 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 Skylark (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (195 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Buick Skylark will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Buick Skylark | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Buick | Isuzu |
| Model | Skylark | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2259 cc | 2559 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
