1994 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1998 Lada Niva
To start off, 1998 Lada Niva is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Daihatsu Rocky would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1998 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky should accelerate faster than 1998 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 170 kg more than 1998 Lada Niva. 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, 1994 Daihatsu Rocky (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Daihatsu Rocky | 1998 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Rocky | Niva |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2210 mm |
