2008 BMW 318 vs. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu
To start off, 2008 BMW 318 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 318 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 318 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 318 should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 318 weights approximately 870 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, 2008 BMW 318 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 318 | 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | |
Make | BMW | Caterham |
Model | 318 | Beaulieu |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 201 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |