1989 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1989 TVR 400
To start off, both 1989 Beijing BJ 2021 and 1989 TVR 400 were released in the same year (1989). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 TVR 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 TVR 400 (275 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1989 Beijing BJ 2021. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 TVR 400 should accelerate faster than 1989 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1989 TVR 400.
Because 1989 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1989 TVR 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 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, 1989 TVR 400 (366 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Beijing BJ 2021. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 TVR 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1989 TVR 400 | |
| Make | Beijing | TVR |
| Model | BJ 2021 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
