2006 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 25 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 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (100 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 85 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (208 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Hyundai | Isuzu |
| Model | Santa Fe | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 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 | 1685 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
