1989 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1989 Toyota Carina

To start off, both 1989 Daihatsu Rocky and 1989 Toyota Carina were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Carina (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Rocky. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 355 kg more than 1989 Toyota Carina.

Because 1989 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 Daihatsu Rocky (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (139 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.

Compare all specifications:

1989 Daihatsu Rocky 1989 Toyota Carina
Make Daihatsu Toyota
Model Rocky Carina
Year Released 1989 1989
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 94 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 157 Nm 139 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1350 kg 995 kg
Vehicle Length 3780 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1590 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1850 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2510 mm


 

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