1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alpine A 110 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | |
Make | Alpine | Caterham |
Model | A 110 | Beaulieu |
Year Released | 1970 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 36 L |