2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 7 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Caterham Beaulieu is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 600 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
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, 2008 Honda Civic, 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, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Caterham Beaulieu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic 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. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Caterham | Honda |
Model | Beaulieu | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1493 cc |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |