2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1983 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 1,809 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1983 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 525 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, 1983 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1983 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 1983 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 2001 Caterham Beaulieu has manual transmission. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1983 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Caterham | Nissan |
Model | Beaulieu | Skyline |
Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2620 mm |