1975 BMW Coupe vs. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster 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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
1975 BMW Coupe | 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | Coupe | Beaulieu |
Year Released | 1975 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 136 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2260 mm |