2008 Honda Civic vs. 2010 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2010 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (166 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2010 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2010 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 400 kg more than 2010 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Civic (156 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2010 Daihatsu Copen | |
Make | Honda | Daihatsu |
Model | Civic | Copen |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1298 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 166 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 120 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 79.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |