2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2000 Caterham 7
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (170 HP @ 10750 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu weights approximately 85 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (125 Nm @ 8250 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2000 Caterham 7 | |
| Make | Caterham | Caterham |
| Model | Beaulieu | 7 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1137 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2260 mm |
