2008 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2008 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Patrol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Patrol would be higher. At 2,662 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 935 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 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol 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, 2005 Nissan Patrol (221 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daihatsu Copen. (100 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Daihatsu Copen | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
| Model | Copen | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 2662 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2360 mm |
