1990 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1990 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Isuzu Trooper (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1990 Isuzu Trooper.
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, 1990 Isuzu Trooper (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Isuzu Trooper | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
Make | Isuzu | Land Rover |
Model | Trooper | 109 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2255 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 2070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2780 mm |