1982 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1982 Suzuki SJ 410
To start off, both 1982 Daihatsu Taft and 1982 Suzuki SJ 410 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 970 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Suzuki SJ 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 44 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 150 kg more than 1982 Suzuki SJ 410.
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, 1982 Suzuki SJ 410 (74 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1982 Suzuki SJ 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Daihatsu Taft | 1982 Suzuki SJ 410 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Suzuki |
| Model | Taft | SJ 410 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 970 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2040 mm |
