2012 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2012 Daihatsu Cuore
To start off, both 2012 Daihatsu Copen and 2012 Daihatsu Cuore were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,298 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Copen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Copen (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. (69 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Copen should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daihatsu Copen weights approximately 85 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. 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 Daihatsu Copen (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Copen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Cuore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Daihatsu Copen | 2012 Daihatsu Cuore | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Copen | Cuore |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 36 L |
