2002 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2002 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 240 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, 2000 Honda Civic (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daihatsu Copen. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2002 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2002 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Daihatsu Copen | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Copen | Civic |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
