2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 1,487 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Riley 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Riley 4 (63 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Riley 4 weights approximately 340 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 1959 Riley 4 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 1959 Riley 4. 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, 1959 Riley 4 (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 Riley 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1959 Riley 4 | |
Make | Daihatsu | Riley |
Model | Copen | 4 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |