2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 26 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 490 kg more than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Isuzu Trooper. (170 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Fiat | Isuzu |
| Model | Ducato | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2660 mm |
