2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1990 Ford Orion
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Orion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Orion would be higher. Both 2001 Caterham Beaulieu and 1990 Ford Orion are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Ford Orion. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Orion weights approximately 495 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Because 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Orion. (130 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1990 Ford Orion | |
Make | Caterham | Ford |
Model | Beaulieu | Orion |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1350 mm |