2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daihatsu Copen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daihatsu Copen would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Exige weights approximately 75 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.
Because 2005 Lotus Exige 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 2005 Lotus Exige. 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
| Model | Copen | Exige |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 85 mm |
| 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 | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
