1959 DKW Junior vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 1981 Isuzu Trooper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 DKW Junior would be higher. At 2,559 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 1959 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 860 kg more than 1959 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 DKW Junior. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (195 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 DKW Junior. (64 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 DKW Junior | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | DKW | Isuzu |
| Model | Junior | Trooper |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 741 cc | 2559 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 2660 mm |
