1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Beijing BJ 212
To start off, both 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider and 1964 Beijing BJ 212 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,582 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Beijing BJ 212 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (172 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Beijing BJ 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1964 Beijing BJ 212 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Beijing |
| Model | Spider | BJ 212 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2445 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
