2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1957 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Renault Dauphine would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1957 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Renault Dauphine weights approximately 107 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, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (136 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Renault Dauphine. (45 Nm). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1957 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Caterham | Renault |
Model | Beaulieu | Dauphine |
Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 45 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 38 L |