2000 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Daihatsu Muse
To start off, 2001 Daihatsu Muse is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 295 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1720 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Bentley Continental 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 2000 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Muse, 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, 2000 Bentley Continental (717 Nm) has 597 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Muse. (120 Nm). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Muse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 2001 Daihatsu Muse | |
| Make | Bentley | Daihatsu |
| Model | Continental | Muse |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 60.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |
