1995 Acura Legend vs. 1999 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Acura Legend (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Acura Legend should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 215 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Acura Legend. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1995 Acura Legend (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Acura Legend will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. 1995 Acura Legend has automatic transmission and 1999 Daihatsu Rocky has manual transmission. 1999 Daihatsu Rocky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Acura Legend will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1999 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Acura | Daihatsu |
| Model | Legend | Rocky |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 2237 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2540 mm |
