1990 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1993 Nissan Serena
To start off, 1993 Nissan Serena is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Daihatsu Rocky would be higher. Both 1990 Daihatsu Rocky and 1993 Nissan Serena are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Nissan Serena (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (88 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Nissan Serena should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Nissan Serena weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Nissan Serena (169 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Nissan Serena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Rocky | 1993 Nissan Serena | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Rocky | Serena |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1993 |
| Body Type | SUV | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3780 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2740 mm |
