1994 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1994 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1994 Daihatsu Rocky and 1994 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 70 kg more than 1994 Porsche 993.
Because 1994 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Porsche 993. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Daihatsu Rocky | 1994 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Rocky | 993 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2765 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2280 mm |
