1987 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1987 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 1987 Daihatsu Rocky and 1987 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Daihatsu Rocky (72 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1987 Suzuki Alto. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Daihatsu Rocky should accelerate faster than 1987 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 960 kg more than 1987 Suzuki Alto. 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 1987 Suzuki Alto. 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, 1987 Daihatsu Rocky (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Suzuki Alto. (74 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1987 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Daihatsu Rocky | 1987 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Suzuki |
| Model | Rocky | Alto |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2765 cc | 547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2340 mm |
