1964 Beijing BJ 212 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 Beijing BJ 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Beijing BJ 212 would be higher. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 85 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (172 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Beijing BJ 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Beijing BJ 212 | 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 | |
| Make | Beijing | Beijing |
| Model | BJ 212 | BJ 2021 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2466 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
