2001 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2010 Bentley Continental GT
To start off, 2010 Bentley Continental GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Daihatsu Copen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Daihatsu Copen would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Bentley Continental GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 490 more horse power than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (62 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT should accelerate faster than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Bentley Continental GT weights approximately 1550 kg more than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Bentley Continental GT is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Bentley Continental GT will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Bentley Continental GT (650 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Bentley Continental GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daihatsu Copen. 2010 Bentley Continental GT has automatic transmission and 2001 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2001 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Bentley Continental GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Daihatsu Copen | 2010 Bentley Continental GT | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Bentley |
| Model | Copen | Continental GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 552 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4803 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2746 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |
