2003 Isuzu Ascender 5.3 vs. 2003 Isuzu Ascender

To start off, both 2003 Isuzu Ascender 5.3 and 2003 Isuzu Ascender were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Isuzu Ascender 5.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Isuzu Ascender 5.3 (282 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Isuzu Ascender . (271 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu Ascender 5.3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Isuzu Ascender .

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 Isuzu Ascender 5.3 (441 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Isuzu Ascender . (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Isuzu Ascender 5.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Isuzu Ascender .

Compare all specifications:

2003 Isuzu Ascender 5.3 2003 Isuzu Ascender
Make Isuzu Isuzu
Model Ascender Ascender
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5300 cc 4195 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 282 HP 271 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 441 Nm 374 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 5280 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1920 mm 1920 mm
Wheelbase Size 3280 mm 3280 mm


 

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