1991 Isuzu Trooper vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (180 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1991 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1991 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 708 kg more than 1991 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Isuzu Trooper | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trooper | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 2304 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2860 mm |
