1985 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1985 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Daihatsu Rocky (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Daihatsu Rocky should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1985 Daihatsu Rocky.
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, 1985 Daihatsu Rocky (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1985 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Daihatsu Rocky | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Rocky | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1961 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2780 mm |
