2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 662 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 542 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 1998 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | Beaulieu | Corvette |
Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5680 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 678 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1187 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |