2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1997 Porsche 911
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (537 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 437 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 625 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (600 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1997 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Caterham | Porsche |
| Model | Beaulieu | 911 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 537 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 100 L |
