1968 Toyota Sport 800 vs. 2010 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Toyota Sport 800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Toyota Sport 800 would be higher. At 790 cc (2 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Sport 800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Daihatsu Copen (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 323 kg more than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Toyota Sport 800 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 1968 Toyota Sport 800. 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Sport 800. (67 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Sport 800.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Toyota Sport 800 | 2010 Daihatsu Copen | |
Make | Toyota | Daihatsu |
Model | Sport 800 | Copen |
Year Released | 1968 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 790 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 44 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 67 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 582 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3590 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |