1989 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1993 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1993 Marcos Mantara is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Daihatsu Charade. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Daihatsu Charade would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (75 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 85 kg more than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Daihatsu Charade. (102 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1993 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Daihatsu Charade | 1993 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Marcos |
| Model | Charade | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.4 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 845 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1090 mm |
