1988 Renault 25 vs. 2011 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Renault 25 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Renault 25 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Renault 25 weights approximately 275 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1988 Renault 25 (164 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Renault 25 | 2011 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Renault | Daihatsu |
| Model | 25 | Copen |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |
