2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Copen and 2001 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2001 Renault Twingo. (57 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Twingo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Renault Twingo weights approximately 20 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Twingo. (91 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Twingo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Renault Twingo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Copen | Twingo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
