1959 BMW 700 vs. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 700 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (39 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 700 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
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, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (50 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 700 | 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 700 | Beaulieu |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 695 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 39 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 36 L |
