2008 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2008 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2008 Alfa Romeo GT and 2008 Daihatsu Copen were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 535 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Alfa Romeo GT (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alfa Romeo GT | 2008 Daihatsu Copen | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Daihatsu |
Model | GT | Copen |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 659 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 56.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |