2009 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2002 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,184 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Corolla (78 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 285 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, 2002 Toyota Corolla (147 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 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 | 2002 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | Copen | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 2184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2610 mm |
