2002 Citroen C3 vs. 2002 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2002 Citroen C3 and 2002 Daihatsu Copen were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Citroen C3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Citroen C3 (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Citroen C3 should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Citroen C3 weights approximately 268 kg more than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. 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, 2002 Daihatsu Copen (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Citroen C3. (108 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2002 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Citroen C3 | 2002 Daihatsu Copen | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | C3 | Copen |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |