2001 Alfa Romeo 156 vs. 2001 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 and 2001 Daihatsu Copen were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 weights approximately 550 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 (304 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 156 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alfa Romeo 156 | 2001 Daihatsu Copen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | 156 | Copen |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 56.4 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 46 L |