1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1990 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 100 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. 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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1990 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Corvette | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 429 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 635 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2540 mm |
