2007 Acura RDX vs. 1998 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2007 Acura RDX is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura RDX (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Isuzu Trooper. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura RDX should accelerate faster than 1998 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, 2007 Acura RDX (353 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Isuzu Trooper. (326 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Acura RDX | 1998 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Acura | Isuzu |
| Model | RDX | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4600 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2340 mm |
