2005 Isuzu Trooper vs. 1998 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2005 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Land Rover Discovery would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu Trooper (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (181 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Isuzu Trooper.
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 Isuzu Trooper (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Land Rover Discovery. 2005 Isuzu Trooper has automatic transmission and 1998 Land Rover Discovery has manual transmission. 1998 Land Rover Discovery will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Isuzu Trooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Isuzu Trooper | 1998 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Isuzu | Land Rover |
| Model | Trooper | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2550 mm |
