1985 BMW 324 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 BMW 324. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 BMW 324 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 735 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, 1985 BMW 324 (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 BMW 324 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 324 | Beaulieu |
Year Released | 1985 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |