2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1977 Chrysler Avenger
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler Avenger would be higher. Both 2001 Caterham Beaulieu and 1977 Chrysler Avenger are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. (70 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler Avenger weights approximately 375 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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Avenger. (124 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1977 Chrysler Avenger | |
| Make | Caterham | Chrysler |
| Model | Beaulieu | Avenger |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2500 mm |
