2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,998 cc, 2000 Mazda Familia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda Familia weights approximately 300 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, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Caterham | Mazda |
Model | Beaulieu | Familia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 61 L |