1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1994 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 438 kg more than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1994 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | V8 Volante | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1818 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2540 mm |
