2009 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2009 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Copen and 2009 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Opel Corsa (88 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Opel Corsa should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Opel Corsa weights approximately 380 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, 2009 Daihatsu Copen (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Opel Corsa. (112 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Copen | 2009 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Opel |
| Model | Copen | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 12 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
