2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ford Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ford Sierra would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ford Sierra (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ford Sierra weights approximately 655 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Ford Sierra (216 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Beaulieu | Sierra |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 216 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2610 mm |