2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1951 Ferrari 166
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 175 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.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1951 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | Beaulieu | 166 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 700 kg |