1988 Buick Reatta vs. 1988 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, both 1988 Buick Reatta and 1988 Daihatsu Rocky were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Buick Reatta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Buick Reatta (165 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Buick Reatta should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 24 kg more than 1988 Buick Reatta.
Because 1988 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Buick Reatta. 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, 1988 Buick Reatta (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1988 Buick Reatta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Buick Reatta | 1988 Daihatsu Rocky | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Reatta | Rocky |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 2765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2540 mm |