1988 Isuzu Trooper vs. 2006 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2006 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1988 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 1988 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 428 kg more than 1988 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, 2006 SsangYong Rexton (340 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Isuzu Trooper. (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2006 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Isuzu Trooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Isuzu Trooper | 2006 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Isuzu | SsangYong |
| Model | Trooper | Rexton |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2253 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 2023 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
