2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2013 BMW 7 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 7 Series is newer by 12 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 7 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 7 Series (311 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 7 Series should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 7 Series weights approximately 1528 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, 2013 BMW 7 Series (407 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 7 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 2013 BMW 7 Series 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. 2013 BMW 7 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2013 BMW 7 Series | |
Make | Caterham | BMW |
Model | Beaulieu | 7 Series |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 2053 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5214 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 2134 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1481 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 80 L |