2009 BMW 650 vs. 2001 Caterham Beaulieu
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 1000 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 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Caterham Beaulieu. 2009 BMW 650 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 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 2001 Caterham Beaulieu | |
| Make | BMW | Caterham |
| Model | 650 | Beaulieu |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |
