Isuzu NPR vs Isuzu NQR

Powertrain Comparison

Under the hood, these two commercial vehicles will compare somewhat closely. The Isuzu NPR comes with a 6.6L 8-cylinder engine that's ready to provide a powerful performance behind the wheel. On the other hand, the NQR comes with a 6.0L 8-cylinder engine.

Since the engine inside the NPR is larger, it's able to provide more horsepower and torque. The NPR will arm you with 350 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, the NQR will still provide an adequate 311 horsepower and 353 lb-ft of torque.

While the engine sizes differ, both trucks feature the same 6-speed automatic transmission working to optimize force distribution. So, you can expect the same seamless gear shifting experience in either truck.

Dimensions and Capability

You'll also likely want to learn a bit about the dimensions of these two trucks. You'll find very similar dimensions for both models since you'll have the same cab options when exploring either one.

For both the NPR and the NQR, you'll have the option of choosing the Standard Cab or the Crew Cab. As its name would suggest, the Crew Cab is fit for a work crew. So, if you think you'll need the ability to seat more passengers, the Crew Cab for either the NQR or the NPR is the way to go.

Similarly, these two trucks offer the same body application or bed sizes. When configured in the Standard Cab, the NPR and the NQR will afford up to 20 feet of body length. Similarly, when in the Crew Cab configuration, these two trucks will afford up to 16 feet of body length.

Vehicle Class

While these vehicles have compared rather closely so far, they're different when it comes to truck class. The NPR comes in as a Class 3 truck while the NQR is a Class 5. Class plays an important role, helping determine hauling abilities, permit requirements, and more.

As the difference in class would suggest, you'll also find a variation when it comes to total payload capacity between these two trucks. The NPR boasts a body payload between 6,033 and 6,796 pounds. Meanwhile, the NQR comes with a body payload capacity between 11,531 pounds and 12,289 pounds.