1999 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu Rocky and 1999 Volkswagen Bora 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 Volkswagen Bora (98 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 155 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Because 1999 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. 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, 1999 Daihatsu Rocky (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Bora. (155 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Rocky | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rocky | Bora |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
