2005 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2005 Honda Z
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Copen and 2005 Honda Z were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 657 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Daihatsu Copen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Daihatsu Copen (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Z weights approximately 55 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu Copen.
Because 2005 Honda Z 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 Honda Z 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 Daihatsu Copen (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Z. (61 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Copen | 2005 Honda Z | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
| Model | Copen | Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 61 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
