1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III vs. 1964 Beijing BJ 212
To start off, both 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (148 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III 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 215 kg more than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Because 1964 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 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, 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (172 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Beijing BJ 212.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | 1964 Beijing BJ 212 | |
Make | Austin-Healey | Beijing |
Model | 3000 Mk III | BJ 212 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2445 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2310 mm |