2008 Audi A8 vs. 2008 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2008 Audi A8 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 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A8 weights approximately 1110 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 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, 2008 Audi A8 (442 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. 2008 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2008 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2008 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Audi A8 | 2008 Daihatsu Copen | |
Make | Audi | Daihatsu |
Model | A8 | Copen |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 442 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 79.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 40 L |