1964 Beijing BJ 212 vs. 1964 Jaguar MK 10
To start off, both 1964 Beijing BJ 212 and 1964 Jaguar MK 10 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar MK 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 (265 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Jaguar MK 10 should accelerate faster than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 weights approximately 488 kg more than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Jaguar MK 10. 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 Jaguar MK 10 (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (172 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 has automatic transmission and 1964 Beijing BJ 212 has manual transmission. 1964 Beijing BJ 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Jaguar MK 10 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Beijing BJ 212 | 1964 Jaguar MK 10 | |
| Make | Beijing | Jaguar |
| Model | BJ 212 | MK 10 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1883 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3050 mm |
