1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 1289 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Caterham |
| Model | V8 Volante | Beaulieu |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 36 L |
