2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Copen and 2001 Ferrari 360 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,573 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 592 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 2001 Ferrari 360 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Ferrari 360. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Copen | 360 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 3573 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1392 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 95 L |
