2007 Dodge Ram vs. 1995 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2007 Dodge Ram is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Ram (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1995 Isuzu Trooper. (157 HP @ 3900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1995 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Ram weights approximately 263 kg more than 1995 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, 2007 Dodge Ram (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Isuzu Trooper. (347 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Ram | 1995 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Dodge | Isuzu |
| Model | Ram | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4700 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2770 mm |
