2005 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Copen and 2005 Seat Leon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 409 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 Seat Leon (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daihatsu Copen | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
Model | Copen | Leon |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 657 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 11.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |