2005 Honda Life vs. 1988 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,253 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Isuzu Trooper (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 805 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. 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, 1988 Isuzu Trooper (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Life | 1988 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | Life | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2660 mm |
