2005 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 2005 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider and 2005 Daihatsu Copen were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 575 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider | 2005 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
| Model | Spider | Copen |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
