2003 Citroen C2 vs. 2003 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2003 Citroen C2 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Citroen C2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Citroen C2 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Copen.
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 C2 (150 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Citroen C2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Citroen C2 | 2003 Daihatsu Copen | |
Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
Model | C2 | Copen |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1398 cc | 657 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 56.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 43 L |