2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2003 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 368 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish 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 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (542 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2003 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Daihatsu |
| Model | Vanquish | Copen |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2240 mm |
