2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (85 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 860 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 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser (184 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1986 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Copen | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2320 mm |
