2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2006 Daihatsu Charade
To start off, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 5 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 987 cc, 2006 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Daihatsu Copen (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (55 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 60 kg more than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. 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 Daihatsu Copen (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Daihatsu Charade. (89 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Daihatsu Charade.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2006 Daihatsu Charade | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Copen | Charade |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 987 cc |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 36 L |
