2000 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 2000 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2000 Daihatsu Rocky and 2000 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Renault Megane (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 170 kg more than 2000 Renault Megane.
Because 2000 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Daihatsu Rocky (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Rocky | 2000 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Rocky | Megane |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1461 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 | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
