2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2001 Porsche Carrera GT

To start off, both 2001 Caterham Beaulieu and 2001 Porsche Carrera GT were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,500 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster 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, 2001 Porsche Carrera GT (602 Nm) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm). This means 2001 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Caterham Beaulieu 2001 Porsche Carrera GT
Make Caterham Porsche
Model Beaulieu Carrera GT
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1598 cc 5500 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 100 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 136 Nm 602 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Length 3390 mm 4560 mm
Vehicle Width 1580 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 1120 mm 1200 mm
Wheelbase Size 2260 mm 2710 mm


 

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