2005 Honda HR-V vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 221 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V.
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, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | HR-V | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
