2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1999 Plymouth Voyager
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Plymouth Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Plymouth Voyager would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Plymouth Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Plymouth Voyager (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Plymouth Voyager should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Plymouth Voyager weights approximately 1000 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, 1999 Plymouth Voyager (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Plymouth Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 1999 Plymouth Voyager | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Plymouth |
| Model | Copen | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2880 mm |
