2009 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2010 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2010 Mini Cooper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Daihatsu Copen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Daihatsu Copen would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mini Cooper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mini Cooper (172 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mini Cooper should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mini Cooper weights approximately 390 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, 2010 Mini Cooper (240 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2010 Mini Cooper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Copen | 2010 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mini |
| Model | Copen | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3713 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1407 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2466 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
