2005 BMW 530 vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2005 BMW 530 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 530 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1981 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, 2005 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 530 | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | BMW | Isuzu |
| Model | 530 | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2660 mm |
