2007 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Daihatsu Copen and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (156 HP @ 5650 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 708 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 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, 2007 Peugeot 407 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Copen | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Peugeot |
| Model | Copen | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5650 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 66 L |
