2011 Chevrolet Express vs. 2011 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Express and 2011 Daihatsu Copen were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Express (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1602 kg more than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Chevrolet Express 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 2011 Chevrolet Express. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Chevrolet Express (452 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. 2011 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2011 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2011 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Chevrolet Express | 2011 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Daihatsu |
| Model | Express | Copen |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5300 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2507 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5692 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2012 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2126 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3429 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 40 L |
