2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Ram weights approximately 561 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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Caterham | Dodge |
| Model | Beaulieu | Ram |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3020 mm |
