2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Copen and 2001 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Nissan Altima (150 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Altima weights approximately 502 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, 2001 Nissan Altima (213 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Copen | Altima |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 213 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 96 mm |
| 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 | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 80 L |
