1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1999 Beijing BJ 2021
To start off, 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Abarth 850. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 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, 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 | |
| Make | Abarth | Beijing |
| Model | 850 | BJ 2021 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 2466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2580 mm |
