1998 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Rocky and 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (114 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee weights approximately 474 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Daihatsu Rocky | 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee | |
Make | Daihatsu | Jeep |
Model | Rocky | Grand Cherokee |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2237 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Torque | 182 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |