1998 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 2002 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2002 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Daihatsu Rocky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Daihatsu Rocky would be higher. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Land Rover Freelander (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 20 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 Daihatsu Rocky (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Daihatsu Rocky | 2002 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Land Rover |
| Model | Rocky | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2560 mm |
