2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2008 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2008 Smart ForTwo 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Smart ForTwo. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Caterham Beaulieu should accelerate faster than 2008 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2008 Smart ForTwo (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 2008 Smart ForTwo 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 Smart ForTwo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2008 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Caterham | Smart |
| Model | Beaulieu | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 2730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 1870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 52 L |
