1990 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1990 Rover Metro
To start off, both 1990 Daihatsu Rocky and 1990 Rover Metro were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rover Metro (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rover Metro should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 710 kg more than 1990 Rover Metro.
Because 1990 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Rover Metro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1990 Daihatsu Rocky (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Rover Metro. (117 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Rover Metro.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Rocky | 1990 Rover Metro | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
| Model | Rocky | Metro |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2765 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2270 mm |
