2001 Caterham Beaulieu vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 2124 kg more than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
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 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 584 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Caterham Beaulieu | 2013 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Caterham | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Beaulieu | Phantom |
Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 2649 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3390 mm | 5842 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1638 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 100 L |