1974 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Alfa Romeo GT 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 13 more horse power than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1974 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 455 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, 1974 Alfa Romeo GT (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1974 Alfa Romeo GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo GT | 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Caterham |
| Model | GT | Beaulieu |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 36 L |
