1991 Buick Riviera vs. 1991 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, both 1991 Buick Riviera and 1991 Daihatsu Rocky were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Buick Riviera (170 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1991 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1991 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 40 kg more than 1991 Buick Riviera.
Because 1991 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Buick Riviera. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Buick Riviera (285 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Daihatsu Rocky. (170 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Buick Riviera | 1991 Daihatsu Rocky | |
Make | Buick | Daihatsu |
Model | Riviera | Rocky |
Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3800 cc | 2765 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2540 mm |