2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1975 Zastava 132
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Zastava 132. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Zastava 132 would be higher. At 1,756 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Zastava 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Zastava 132 (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Zastava 132 should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Zastava 132 weights approximately 570 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, 1975 Zastava 132 (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1975 Zastava 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1975 Zastava 132 | |
Make | Caterham | Zastava |
Model | Beaulieu | 132 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1975 |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1756 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2560 mm |