1987 Buick Riviera vs. 1988 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Buick Riviera (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 59 kg more than 1987 Buick Riviera.
Because 1988 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1987 Buick Riviera (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1987 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Buick Riviera | 1988 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
| Model | Riviera | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2540 mm |
