2008 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2008 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Optra 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Optra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Optra (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Optra should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Chevrolet Optra weights approximately 270 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 Chevrolet Optra (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Optra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Optra | 2008 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Optra | Copen |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
