1964 Beijing BJ 212 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Beijing BJ 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Beijing BJ 212 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Beijing BJ 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic 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 595 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1964 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Honda Civic. 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 Beijing BJ 212 (172 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Beijing BJ 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Beijing BJ 212 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Beijing | Honda |
| Model | BJ 212 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2210 mm |
