2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Carina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 325 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.
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, 1998 Toyota Carina (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Copen | Carina |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2590 mm |
