1987 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2006 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Beijing BJ 2021. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1987 Beijing BJ 2021. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1987 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 125 kg more than 2006 Toyota Tacoma.
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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Beijing BJ 2021. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Beijing | Toyota |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2006 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2790 mm |
