2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1984 Lotus Etna
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lotus Etna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lotus Etna would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Lotus Etna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Etna (331 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Etna should accelerate faster 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, 1984 Lotus Etna (408 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Etna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1984 Lotus Etna | |
Make | Caterham | Lotus |
Model | Beaulieu | Etna |
Year Released | 2001 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 331 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |