2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 512 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 1057 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 Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Caterham | Chevrolet |
| Model | Beaulieu | Corvette |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6162 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 596 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 1582 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 68 L |
