2000 Daihatsu YRV vs. 1981 Isuzu Trooper
To start off, 2000 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 19 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 15 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Isuzu Trooper should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Isuzu Trooper weights approximately 880 kg more than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Isuzu Trooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu YRV | 1981 Isuzu Trooper | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Isuzu |
| Model | YRV | Trooper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
