2005 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2005 GMC Canyon
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Copen and 2005 GMC Canyon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,458 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 GMC Canyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 GMC Canyon (220 HP) has 153 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Canyon weights approximately 989 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.
Because 2005 GMC Canyon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 GMC Canyon 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, 2005 GMC Canyon (305 Nm) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm). This means 2005 GMC Canyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Copen | 2005 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Daihatsu | GMC |
| Model | Copen | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 220 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |
