1988 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1993 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1993 Toyota Carina is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Daihatsu Rocky would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Carina (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1988 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 215 kg more than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Daihatsu Rocky (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Carina. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Daihatsu Rocky | 1993 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Rocky | Carina |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2590 mm |
