2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (240 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia weights approximately 565 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.
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2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1952 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Caterham | Ferrari |
Model | Beaulieu | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1090 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 159 L |