2002 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1996 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 6 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 121 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Copen | 1996 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Marcos |
| Model | Copen | Mantara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1090 mm |
