1999 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1986 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Rocky is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Supra would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Supra (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Supra weights approximately 177 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Toyota Supra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1986 Toyota Supra (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Rocky | 1986 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Rocky | Supra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1557 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2600 mm |
