2004 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2004 Daihatsu Copen and 2004 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc, 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Baja (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2004 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 2004 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 787 kg more than 2004 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Daihatsu Copen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Baja (319 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daihatsu Copen. (100 Nm). This means 2004 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daihatsu Copen | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Subaru |
| Model | Copen | Baja |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1637 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 64 L |
