1980 Audi Sport vs. 1990 Beijing BJ 212
To start off, 1990 Beijing BJ 212 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Audi Sport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Audi Sport would be higher. At 2,133 cc (5 cylinders), 1980 Audi Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Beijing BJ 212 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
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, 1980 Audi Sport (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 Audi Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Beijing BJ 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1990 Beijing BJ 212 | |
| Make | Audi | Beijing |
| Model | Sport | BJ 212 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1990 |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 2066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |
