2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1969 Nissan Gloria
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Nissan Gloria. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Nissan Gloria would be higher. At 1,987 cc, 1969 Nissan Gloria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1969 Nissan Gloria. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1969 Nissan Gloria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Nissan Gloria weights approximately 770 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, 1969 Nissan Gloria (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Nissan Gloria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1969 Nissan Gloria | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | Beaulieu | Gloria |
Year Released | 2001 | 1969 |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1987 cc |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2700 mm |