2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Seat Arosa
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Copen and 2001 Seat Arosa were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Seat Arosa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Seat Arosa (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Seat Arosa should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Seat Arosa weights approximately 489 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 Seat Arosa (236 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm). This means 2001 Seat Arosa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Seat Arosa | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | Copen | Arosa |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 236 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1289 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2340 mm |