2003 Citroen Berlingo vs. 2003 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2003 Citroen Berlingo and 2003 Daihatsu Copen were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen Berlingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Citroen Berlingo (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Citroen Berlingo should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen Berlingo weights approximately 220 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.
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, 2003 Citroen Berlingo (110 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen Berlingo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Citroen Berlingo | 2003 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | Berlingo | Copen |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1360 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 43 L |
