2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1979 Mazda 121
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mazda 121. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mazda 121 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mazda 121 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 121. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mazda 121 weights approximately 609 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, 1979 Mazda 121 (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Mazda 121 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1979 Mazda 121 | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | Beaulieu | 121 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |