2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1971 Opel Admiral
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Opel Admiral. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Opel Admiral would be higher. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Admiral weights approximately 950 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1971 Opel Admiral | |
Make | Caterham | Opel |
Model | Beaulieu | Admiral |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 227 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |