1994 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 15 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (385 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1082 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (550 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Daihatsu Rocky | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Rocky | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2009 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2765 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 2572 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2750 mm |
