1985 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1985 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,464 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Beijing BJ 2021 (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1985 Beijing BJ 2021.
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, 1985 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Beijing | Land Rover |
| Model | BJ 2021 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2780 mm |
