2009 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Copen and 2009 Nissan Frontier were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 323 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 2009 Nissan Frontier 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Daihatsu Copen | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Daihatsu | Nissan |
Model | Copen | Frontier |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 3954 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 1228 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |