2003 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2003 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Copen and 2003 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 306 (100 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 360 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 Peugeot 306 (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. 2003 Peugeot 306 has automatic transmission and 2003 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2003 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Peugeot 306 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Copen | 2003 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Copen | 306 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 45 L |
