1959 Abarth 850 vs. 2010 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 847 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 335 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Because 1959 Abarth 850 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Abarth 850. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Copen, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Daihatsu Copen (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 2010 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Abarth | Daihatsu |
| Model | 850 | Copen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
