1950 Austin A 70 vs. 2001 Beijing BJ 2020
To start off, 2001 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Beijing BJ 2020 (86 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1950 Austin A 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1950 Austin A 70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Beijing BJ 2020 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 70. (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2001 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 2001 Beijing BJ 2020 | |
| Make | Austin | Beijing |
| Model | A 70 | BJ 2020 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
