2005 Isuzu Trooper vs. 2002 Volvo V70
To start off, 2005 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volvo V70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volvo V70 would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo V70 (295 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 581 kg more than 2002 Volvo V70.
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, 2002 Volvo V70 (400 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Isuzu Trooper | 2002 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volvo |
| Model | Trooper | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2524 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1980 kg | 1399 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2800 mm |
