1951 Austin A 90 vs. 1992 Beijing BJ 212
To start off, 1992 Beijing BJ 212 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 87 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Beijing BJ 212 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1951 Austin A 90.
Because 1992 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Austin A 90. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Beijing BJ 212 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, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Beijing BJ 212.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Austin A 90 | 1992 Beijing BJ 212 | |
Make | Austin | Beijing |
Model | A 90 | BJ 212 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
Engine Size | 2660 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |