2000 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 2004 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2004 Toyota Avensis is newer by 4 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 2,237 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Avensis (162 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 145 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.
Because 2000 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2004 Toyota Avensis (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Rocky | 2004 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Rocky | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
