2001 Daewoo Matiz vs. 2001 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2001 Daewoo Matiz 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 796 cc (3 cylinders), 2001 Daewoo Matiz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Matiz. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Matiz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Matiz weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Matiz. (72 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daewoo Matiz | 2001 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Daewoo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Matiz | Copen |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 796 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 72 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 46 L |
