2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Copen and 2001 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 80 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | Copen | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 45 L |
