2005 Isuzu Trooper vs. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2005 Isuzu Trooper and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan (232 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Multivan should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 313 kg more than 2005 Isuzu Trooper. 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, 2005 Isuzu Trooper (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. (310 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2005 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Multivan. 2005 Isuzu Trooper has automatic transmission and 2005 Volkswagen Multivan has manual transmission. 2005 Volkswagen Multivan 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 | 2005 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trooper | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 326 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1986 kg | 2299 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3010 mm |
