2006 Daihatsu Terios vs. 1985 Daihatsu Rocky
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Terios is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Daihatsu Rocky. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Daihatsu Rocky would be higher. At 2,765 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Daihatsu Rocky is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Daihatsu Terios (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Daihatsu Rocky. (72 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Daihatsu Terios should accelerate faster than 1985 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 435 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Terios.
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, 1985 Daihatsu Rocky (171 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Terios. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 Daihatsu Rocky will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Terios.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Daihatsu Terios | 1985 Daihatsu Rocky | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Terios | Rocky |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2765 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2540 mm |
