1988 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1984 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 4 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. At 5,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer should accelerate faster than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 534 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, 1988 Chevrolet Blazer (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Blazer | 1984 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Blazer | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5010 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2210 mm |
