2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Suzuki GSX R4
To start off, both 2001 Daihatsu Copen and 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Suzuki GSX R4.
Because 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Suzuki GSX R4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Suzuki GSX R4 (137 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm). This means 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Suzuki GSX R4 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Suzuki |
| Model | Copen | GSX R4 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2340 mm |
