2009 Daihatsu Copen vs. 1994 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 85 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, 1994 Toyota Corolla (112 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Copen | 1994 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Copen | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2470 mm |
