1964 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1987 Beijing BJ 2021
To start off, 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. 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 62 more horse power than 1987 Beijing BJ 2021. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider should accelerate faster than 1987 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Beijing BJ 2021. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Beijing |
| Model | Spider | BJ 2021 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2582 cc | 2466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2580 mm |
