1988 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1984 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1988 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Toyota Crown.
Because 1988 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Toyota Crown. 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, 1984 Toyota Crown (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Daihatsu Rocky | 1984 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Rocky | Crown |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2765 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2700 mm |
