1999 Daihatsu Cuore vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Cuore is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Marcos Mantara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Marcos Mantara 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 (183 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Cuore. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 235 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Cuore. 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Cuore. (88 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu Cuore | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Marcos |
| Model | Cuore | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 988 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1090 mm |
