2007 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2007 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1360 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Copen.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Daihatsu Copen 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Daihatsu Volkswagen
Model Copen Touareg
Year Released 2007 2003
Body Type Roadster SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1298 cc 3189 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 86 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 120 Nm 305 Nm
Torque RPM 4400 RPM 3200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 79.7 mm 95.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
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 2210 kg
Vehicle Length 3400 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1480 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1250 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 L 100 L


 

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