2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Honda Z
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Copen and 2001 Honda Z were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 659 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Daihatsu Copen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2001 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Z weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Because 2001 Honda Z is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Z will offer significantly more control. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Z. 2001 Honda Z has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Z will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Honda Z | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Copen | Z |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 64 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 35 L |
