1988 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1988 Saab 900i
To start off, both 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 and 1988 Saab 900i were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Saab 900i (135 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1988 Beijing BJ 2021. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Saab 900i should accelerate faster than 1988 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1988 Saab 900i.
Because 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Saab 900i. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 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, 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Saab 900i. (172 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Saab 900i.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1988 Saab 900i | |
| Make | Beijing | Saab |
| Model | BJ 2021 | 900i |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
