2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lancia Appia 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) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 375 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Caterham | Lancia |
Model | Beaulieu | Appia |
Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |