1994 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (97 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante should accelerate faster than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 300 kg more than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1990 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Daihatsu Rocky | 1990 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Rocky | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2765 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2290 mm |
