1996 Citroen Rally Raid vs. 2002 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Citroen Rally Raid. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Citroen Rally Raid would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Citroen Rally Raid is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid (297 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Citroen Rally Raid should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Citroen Rally Raid weights approximately 620 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 Citroen Rally Raid (590 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Citroen Rally Raid will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Citroen Rally Raid | 2002 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Rally Raid | Copen |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2002 |
| Engine Size | 2499 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 590 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2240 mm |
