1996 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1990 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 90 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 365 kg more than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1996 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 1996 Daihatsu Rocky (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla. 1990 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1996 Daihatsu Rocky has manual transmission. 1996 Daihatsu Rocky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Daihatsu Rocky | 1990 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Rocky | Corolla |
Year Released | 1996 | 1990 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2236 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2440 mm |