1987 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 2012 Daihatsu Materia
To start off, 2012 Daihatsu Materia is newer by 25 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 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Daihatsu Materia (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1987 Beijing BJ 2021. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Daihatsu Materia 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 445 kg more than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.
Because 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 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, 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Daihatsu Materia. (132 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Daihatsu Materia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Beijing BJ 2021 | 2012 Daihatsu Materia | |
| Make | Beijing | Daihatsu |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Materia |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2560 mm |
