1964 Beijing BJ 212 vs. 1997 Nissan President
To start off, 1997 Nissan President is newer by 33 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 4,492 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan President weights approximately 495 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 1997 Nissan President. 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, 1997 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. (172 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Beijing BJ 212. 1997 Nissan President 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. 1997 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Beijing BJ 212 | 1997 Nissan President | |
| Make | Beijing | Nissan |
| Model | BJ 212 | President |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 4492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3040 mm |
