1979 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1996 Marcos Mantara is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (67 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (103 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Marcos |
| Model | Charmant | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
