2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1960 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 1,090 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Appia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Appia. (55 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Appia weights approximately 5 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Because 1960 Lancia Appia 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 1960 Lancia Appia. 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 Daihatsu Copen (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Appia. (88 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1960 Lancia Appia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Copen | Appia |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1090 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 37 L |
