1999 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1999 Subaru Forester
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Rocky and 1999 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Subaru Forester weights approximately 5 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.
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, 1999 Daihatsu Rocky (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Rocky | 1999 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
| Model | Rocky | Forester |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
