2009 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2012 Seat Exeo
To start off, 2012 Seat Exeo is newer by 3 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Exeo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Exeo (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Exeo should accelerate faster than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Exeo weights approximately 550 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, 2012 Seat Exeo (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Exeo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Daihatsu Copen | 2012 Seat Exeo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Seat |
| Model | Copen | Exeo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4661 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1772 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2642 mm |
