2009 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc, 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 375 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.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Copen | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Copen | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1799 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |