2009 Citroen C4 vs. 2009 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2009 Citroen C4 and 2009 Daihatsu Copen were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Citroen C4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Citroen C4 (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Citroen C4 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Citroen C4 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Citroen C4 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Citroen C4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Citroen C4 | 2009 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Citroen | Daihatsu |
| Model | C4 | Copen |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
