2011 Renault Clio vs. 2011 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, both 2011 Renault Clio 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Clio weights approximately 310 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, 2011 Renault Clio (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Daihatsu Copen. 2011 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Renault Clio | 2011 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Renault | Daihatsu |
| Model | Clio | Copen |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 659 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 151 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 56.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 186 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |
