2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2000 Seat Cordoba
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Seat Cordoba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Seat Cordoba would be higher. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Seat Cordoba is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Seat Cordoba. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2000 Seat Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Seat Cordoba weights approximately 215 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Seat Cordoba. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Seat Cordoba.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2000 Seat Cordoba | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Copen | Cordoba |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |
