1980 Buick Electra vs. 1989 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1989 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 130 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1989 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Buick Electra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1980 Buick Electra (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Rocky. (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1989 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Electra | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 2765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2540 mm |
