2008 Honda HR-V vs. 2005 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Isuzu Trooper (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 Honda HR-V. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 663 kg more than 2008 Honda HR-V. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V. 2005 Isuzu Trooper has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2008 Honda HR-V 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:
| 2008 Honda HR-V | 2005 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | HR-V | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1317 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
