1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1990 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1990 Daihatsu Rocky | |
Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
Model | V8 Vantage | Rocky |
Year Released | 1984 | 1990 |
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 | 370 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 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 |