2009 Honda CR-V vs. 1983 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2009 Honda CR-V is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 462 kg more than 2009 Honda CR-V.
Because 1983 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda CR-V. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Isuzu Trooper will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda CR-V | 1983 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Honda | Isuzu |
| Model | CR-V | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1983 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2660 mm |
