2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercury Sable. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercury Sable would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Sable is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Sable (153 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Sable weights approximately 985 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.
Because 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Mercury Sable (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Sable will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 2000 Mercury Sable has automatic transmission and 2001 Caterham Beaulieu has manual transmission. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercury Sable will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
| Make | Caterham | Mercury |
| Model | Beaulieu | Sable |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 85 L |
