2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1993 Opel Omega
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Opel Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Opel Omega would be higher. At 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Opel Omega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1993 Opel Omega. (75 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1993 Opel Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Opel Omega weights approximately 795 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, 1993 Opel Omega (138 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Opel Omega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1993 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Caterham | Opel |
| Model | Beaulieu | Omega |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |
