2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1965 Mitsubishi 500
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mitsubishi 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mitsubishi 500 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 77 more horse power than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (23 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mitsubishi 500 weights approximately 5 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mitsubishi 500. (34 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mitsubishi 500.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1965 Mitsubishi 500 | |
Make | Caterham | Mitsubishi |
Model | Beaulieu | 500 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 34 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2070 mm |