2004 Chevrolet Venture vs. 2008 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Venture would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (185 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Venture should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Venture weights approximately 841 kg more than 2008 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, 2004 Chevrolet Venture (285 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (100 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Venture will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Venture | 2008 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Venture | Copen |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3392 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |
