2000 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 1985 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 5,964 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (283 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1985 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 1985 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 697 kg more than 1985 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, 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Tahoe | 1985 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Isuzu |
| Model | Tahoe | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5964 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2292 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
