1953 Buick 40 vs. 1990 Daihatsu Rocky

To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,315 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Buick 40 (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (88 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Buick 40 should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Buick 40 weights approximately 315 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Buick 40. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky 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, 1953 Buick 40 (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky.

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