2004 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2004 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2004 Daihatsu Copen and 2004 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 999 cc (3 cylinders), 2004 Honda Insight 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. 2004 Honda Insight weights approximately 3 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Daihatsu Copen (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Insight. (90 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2004 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daihatsu Copen | 2004 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Copen | Insight |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
