2012 Daihatsu Copen vs. 2013 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2013 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Daihatsu Copen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Daihatsu Copen would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 485 more horse power than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1535 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Bentley Continental is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Bentley Continental 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, 2013 Bentley Continental (649 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. (101 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Copen. 2013 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2012 Daihatsu Copen has manual transmission. 2012 Daihatsu Copen will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Daihatsu Copen | 2013 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Daihatsu | Bentley |
Model | Copen | Continental |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 552 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 101 Nm | 649 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 56.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | FlexFuel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 905 kg | 2440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2118 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1475 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3065 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |