2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1982 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 635 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, 1982 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1982 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Caterham | Holden |
Model | Beaulieu | Commodore |
Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2670 mm |