1984 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1988 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Daihatsu Rocky would be higher. At 2,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (157 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. (87 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 365 kg more than 1988 Volkswagen Golf.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Volkswagen Golf (225 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. (211 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Rocky | 1988 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rocky | Golf |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1988 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2765 cc | 1763 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2490 mm |
