2009 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1988 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,830 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Camry weights approximately 400 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, 1988 Toyota Camry (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Copen | 1988 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Copen | Camry |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1830 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |
