2001 Alpina B3 vs. 2001 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2001 Alpina B3 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 3,348 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Alpina B3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alpina B3 weights approximately 845 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.
Because 2001 Alpina B3 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 2001 Alpina B3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Alpina B3 | 2001 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Alpina | Daihatsu |
| Model | B3 | Copen |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3348 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 46 L |
