2007 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1988 Lada Niva
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,568 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Daihatsu Copen (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1988 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada Niva weights approximately 300 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Copen.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Daihatsu Copen (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada Niva. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Copen | 1988 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lada |
| Model | Copen | Niva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1568 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
