2008 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 930 weights approximately 448 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.
Because 1981 Porsche 930 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Copen, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Copen | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Copen | 930 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 74.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
