2008 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2008 Kia Picanto
To start off, both 2008 Daihatsu Copen and 2008 Kia Picanto were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Daihatsu Copen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Daihatsu Copen (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2008 Kia Picanto. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2008 Kia Picanto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Picanto weights approximately 76 kg more than 2008 Daihatsu Copen.
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 Daihatsu Copen (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Kia Picanto. (99 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Kia Picanto.
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2008 Daihatsu Copen | 2008 Kia Picanto | |
Make | Daihatsu | Kia |
Model | Copen | Picanto |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1086 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 99 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 154 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 15.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 852 kg | 928 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |