2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Porsche Pan Americana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Porsche Pan Americana would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche Pan Americana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (247 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche Pan Americana weights approximately 951 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, 1990 Porsche Pan Americana (310 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche Pan Americana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1990 Porsche Pan Americana | |
Make | Caterham | Porsche |
Model | Beaulieu | Pan Americana |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1476 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |