1984 Avanti Avanti vs. 1987 Daihatsu Rocky

To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Rocky. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 270 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 1984 Avanti Avanti. 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, 1984 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Rocky. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Rocky.

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