2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 400 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 1010 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Caterham | Dodge |
Model | Beaulieu | Viper |
Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 8277 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |