2000 Daihatsu Rocky vs. 2010 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2010 Mazda Tribute is newer by 10 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 2,483 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda Tribute (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. (90 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daihatsu Rocky weights approximately 255 kg more than 2010 Mazda Tribute.
Because 2000 Daihatsu Rocky is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Mazda Tribute. 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, 2010 Mazda Tribute (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky. (182 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Daihatsu Rocky.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daihatsu Rocky | 2010 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mazda |
| Model | Rocky | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2237 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2630 mm |
