2005 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu Copen and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 204 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 Volkswagen Polo (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu Copen | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Copen | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 657 cc | 1390 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1109 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
