2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2001 BMW Z8
To start off, both 2001 Caterham Beaulieu and 2001 BMW Z8 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW Z8 weights approximately 1060 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 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2001 BMW Z8 | |
Make | Caterham | BMW |
Model | Beaulieu | Z8 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 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 | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 73 L |