2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1957 Seat 600
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Seat 600 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1957 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1957 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Seat 600 weights approximately 50 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1957 Seat 600 | |
Make | Caterham | Seat |
Model | Beaulieu | 600 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 40 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2010 mm |