2002 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1996 Kia Avella
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Kia Avella weights approximately 85 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Copen | 1996 Kia Avella | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Copen | Avella |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2400 mm |
