2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Copen and 2001 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Peugeot 206 (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Peugeot 206 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 175 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 Peugeot 206 (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Peugeot 206 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Copen | 206 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 70 L |
