2008 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (232 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1460 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, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (434 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Copen | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Copen | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 96 L |
