1977 Buick Estate vs. 1987 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Rocky. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Buick Estate weights approximately 530 kg more than 1987 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1987 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1977 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1977 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Rocky. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Buick Estate | 1987 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Estate | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2210 mm |
