2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1994 Toyota Venture
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Toyota Venture. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Toyota Venture would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Toyota Venture is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1994 Toyota Venture. (87 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 1994 Toyota Venture. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Toyota Venture weights approximately 815 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, 1994 Toyota Venture, 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Toyota Venture. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Toyota Venture.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1994 Toyota Venture | |
| Make | Caterham | Toyota |
| Model | Beaulieu | Venture |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2510 mm |
