1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1985 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 430 kg more than 1985 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daihatsu Rocky. (171 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1985 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
