2007 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2010 BMW 328
To start off, 2010 BMW 328 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Daihatsu Copen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Daihatsu Copen would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 328 weights approximately 775 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.
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, 2010 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Daihatsu Copen | 2010 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | BMW |
| Model | Copen | 328 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2761 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
