1990 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 18 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. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 983 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky. (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Daihatsu Rocky | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rocky | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2765 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 1153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2860 mm |
