1996 Fiat Duna vs. 2011 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Duna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Duna would be higher. At 1,698 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Duna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Daihatsu Copen (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Duna. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Duna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Duna weights approximately 25 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Copen.
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, 1996 Fiat Duna (105 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Duna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Duna | 2011 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Fiat | Daihatsu |
| Model | Duna | Copen |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1698 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2230 mm |
