1998 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM
To start off, both 1998 Daihatsu Rocky and 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 574 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM weights approximately 30 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.
Because 1998 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (773 Nm) has 591 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Rocky | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Rocky | CLK LM |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 664 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 773 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
