2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 8 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 736 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 318 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche 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. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
Model | Beaulieu | Avalanche |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 117 L |