1984 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 2004 Kia Retona
To start off, 2004 Kia Retona is newer by 20 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. Both 1984 Daihatsu Rocky and 2004 Kia Retona are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Kia Retona weights approximately 520 kg more than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Daihatsu Rocky | 2004 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Rocky | Retona |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2370 mm |
