1987 Daihatsu Charmant vs. 1966 Marcos 1500
To start off, 1987 Daihatsu Charmant is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Marcos 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Marcos 1500 would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Marcos 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Marcos 1500 (85 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (64 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Marcos 1500 should accelerate faster than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Daihatsu Charmant weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 Marcos 1500.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1966 Marcos 1500 (131 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant. (99 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Marcos 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Daihatsu Charmant | 1966 Marcos 1500 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Marcos |
Model | Charmant | 1500 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 99 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |