2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na weights approximately 395 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, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1985 Daewoo Maepsy-Na | |
| Make | Caterham | Daewoo |
| Model | Beaulieu | Maepsy-Na |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2410 mm |
