1983 Isuzu Trooper vs. 2010 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Isuzu Trooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Isuzu Trooper would be higher. At 2,255 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Isuzu Trooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1983 Isuzu Trooper. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 1983 Isuzu Trooper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 561 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1983 Isuzu Trooper is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Isuzu Trooper (167 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1983 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Isuzu Trooper | 2010 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Isuzu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Trooper | Materia |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2255 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2560 mm |
