2012 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, both 2012 Daihatsu Copen and 2012 Daihatsu Materia were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Daihatsu Materia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Daihatsu Materia weights approximately 185 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Daihatsu Materia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Daihatsu Copen | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Daihatsu |
| Model | Copen | Materia |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 91.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
