2011 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2001 Rover 75
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Rover 75 weights approximately 600 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.
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, 2001 Rover 75 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2001 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. 2001 Rover 75 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. 2001 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Daihatsu Copen | 2001 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Rover |
| Model | Copen | 75 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2830 mm |
