2003 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2004 Kia Pride Wagon
To start off, 2004 Kia Pride Wagon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu Copen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu Copen would be higher. At 1,324 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Kia Pride Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Daihatsu Copen (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. (63 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 30 kg more than 2004 Kia Pride Wagon. 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, 2004 Kia Pride Wagon (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Kia Pride Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Copen | 2004 Kia Pride Wagon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
| Model | Copen | Pride Wagon |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2350 mm |
