2000 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 2003 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2003 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Daihatsu Rocky would be higher. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (238 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 920 kg more than 2000 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, 2003 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. 2003 Toyota Sequoia has automatic transmission and 2000 Daihatsu Rocky has manual transmission. 2000 Daihatsu Rocky will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Sequoia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Rocky | 2003 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Rocky | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 3010 mm |
