2007 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1998 Toyota Caldina
To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Caldina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Caldina would be higher. At 1,988 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Caldina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Caldina (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Caldina should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Caldina weights approximately 590 kg more than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Toyota Caldina (324 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Caldina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Daihatsu Copen | 1998 Toyota Caldina | |
Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
Model | Copen | Caldina |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |