2008 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2005 Daihatsu Sirion
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Daihatsu Sirion would be higher. Both 2008 Daihatsu Copen and 2005 Daihatsu Sirion are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Copen (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. (72 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion.
Because 2008 Daihatsu Copen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Copen will offer significantly more control. 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 Daihatsu Copen (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion. (102 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu Sirion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Copen | 2005 Daihatsu Sirion | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Copen | Sirion |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2350 mm |
