2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2002 Toyota Soarer
To start off, 2002 Toyota Soarer is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Caterham Beaulieu would be higher. At 4,292 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Soarer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Soarer (276 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Soarer should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Soarer weights approximately 1205 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, 2002 Toyota Soarer, 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, 2002 Toyota Soarer (430 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Soarer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 2002 Toyota Soarer 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. 2002 Toyota Soarer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2002 Toyota Soarer | |
Make | Caterham | Toyota |
Model | Beaulieu | Soarer |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 4292 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1730 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |