1994 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 2005 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 2005 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 11 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, 2005 Suzuki Vitara (96 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Vitara should accelerate faster than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Vitara.
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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Vitara. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Daihatsu Rocky | 2005 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Suzuki |
| Model | Rocky | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2005 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2490 mm |
