1981 Isuzu Trooper vs. 2005 Honda Life
To start off, 2005 Honda Life is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (100 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 980 kg more than 2005 Honda Life. 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, 1981 Isuzu Trooper (208 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Isuzu Trooper | 2005 Honda Life | |
| Make | Isuzu | Honda |
| Model | Trooper | Life |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2370 mm |
