2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1982 Honda Quintet
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Honda Quintet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Honda Quintet would be higher. At 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Honda Quintet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Honda Quintet. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1982 Honda Quintet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Honda Quintet weights approximately 455 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Let's talk about torque, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Honda Quintet. (126 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Honda Quintet.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1982 Honda Quintet | |
| Make | Caterham | Honda |
| Model | Beaulieu | Quintet |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2370 mm |
