2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1976 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1976 Nissan Laurel. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1976 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 595 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, 1976 Nissan Laurel (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1976 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | Beaulieu | Laurel |
Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2680 mm |