2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2010 Kia Amanti

To start off, 2010 Kia Amanti is newer by 9 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 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Amanti (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Amanti should accelerate faster 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, 2010 Kia Amanti (261 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Amanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. 2010 Kia Amanti has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Kia Amanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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