2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2008 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1461 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Express (353 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (100 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2008 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Express | Copen |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.1 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2366 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 40 L |
