1996 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1998 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, 1998 Daihatsu Sirion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Daihatsu Rocky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Daihatsu Rocky would be higher. At 2,236 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Daihatsu Sirion (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Daihatsu Sirion should accelerate faster than 1996 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 480 kg more than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion.
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, 1996 Daihatsu Rocky (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Rocky | 1998 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rocky | Sirion |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2236 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2350 mm |
