1967 Abarth 1300 vs. 1989 Beijing BJ 2021
To start off, 1989 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Abarth 1300 (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1989 Beijing BJ 2021. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Abarth 1300 should accelerate faster than 1989 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Abarth 1300. (133 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1989 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Abarth 1300 | 1989 Beijing BJ 2021 | |
| Make | Abarth | Beijing |
| Model | 1300 | BJ 2021 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1278 cc | 2466 cc |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2580 mm |
