2001 Bentley Continental vs. 2001 Daihatsu Altis

To start off, both 2001 Bentley Continental and 2001 Daihatsu Altis were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Altis. (157 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Altis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1030 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Altis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2001 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 2001 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Daihatsu Altis, 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 655 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Altis. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Altis.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Bentley Continental 2001 Daihatsu Altis
Make Bentley Daihatsu
Model Continental Altis
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Size 6746 cc 2362 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 220 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1420 kg
Vehicle Length 5360 mm 4820 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2730 mm


 

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