2005 Fiat Palio vs. 1984 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Palio (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Palio should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 455 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Because 1984 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Palio. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 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, 1984 Isuzu Trooper (168 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (141 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1984 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Palio | 1984 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | Palio | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
