1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 2003 Daihatsu Copen
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu Copen is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Brooklands. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Brooklands would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1500 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bentley Brooklands is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Copen, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Copen. (102 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Copen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 2003 Daihatsu Copen | |
| Make | Bentley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Brooklands | Copen |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 657 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2240 mm |
