2009 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, both 2009 Daihatsu Copen and 2009 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche 911 (409 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 323 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 575 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 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Daihatsu Copen, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 911 (405 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Copen | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Porsche |
| Model | Copen | 911 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 3599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 409 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 405 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 310 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 4.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 12.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
