1999 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1974 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 1999 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1425 kg more than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1999 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Daihatsu Charmant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Brooklands | 1974 Daihatsu Charmant | |
| Make | Bentley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Brooklands | Charmant |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6748 cc | 1406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2340 mm |
