2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1996 Innocenti Mille
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Innocenti Mille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Innocenti Mille would be higher. At 993 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Innocenti Mille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 Innocenti Mille. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1996 Innocenti Mille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Innocenti Mille weights approximately 60 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 1996 Innocenti Mille. (72 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Innocenti Mille.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1996 Innocenti Mille | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Innocenti |
| Model | Copen | Mille |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 64.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2370 mm |
