2011 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 360 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, 2007 Honda Civic (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Daihatsu Copen | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Daihatsu | Honda |
Model | Copen | Civic |
Year Released | 2011 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.7 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |