2005 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Copen and 2005 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 555 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 Renault Laguna (320 Nm) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm). This means 2005 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Copen | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Renault |
| Model | Copen | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
