1996 Buick Riviera vs. 1987 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1996 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Buick Riviera (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1987 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1987 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Buick Riviera weights approximately 105 kg more than 1987 Isuzu Trooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1996 Buick Riviera (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Buick Riviera | 1987 Isuzu Trooper | |
Make | Buick | Isuzu |
Model | Riviera | Trooper |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 2255 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2660 mm |