1990 Dodge Spirit vs. 1990 Isuzu Impulse
To start off, both 1990 Dodge Spirit and 1990 Isuzu Impulse were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,211 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Dodge Spirit (150 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Dodge Spirit should accelerate faster than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Dodge Spirit weights approximately 206 kg more than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1990 Dodge Spirit (244 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1990 Dodge Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Isuzu Impulse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Dodge Spirit | 1990 Isuzu Impulse | |
| Make | Dodge | Isuzu |
| Model | Spirit | Impulse |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2211 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 244 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1316 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
