1990 Austin Maestro vs. 1990 Beijing BJ 212
To start off, both 1990 Austin Maestro and 1990 Beijing BJ 212 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,066 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Beijing BJ 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Beijing BJ 212 (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Austin Maestro. (66 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Beijing BJ 212 should accelerate faster than 1990 Austin Maestro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Beijing BJ 212 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1990 Austin Maestro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1990 Austin Maestro. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Beijing BJ 212 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, 1990 Beijing BJ 212 (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Austin Maestro. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Beijing BJ 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Austin Maestro.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Austin Maestro | 1990 Beijing BJ 212 | |
Make | Austin | Beijing |
Model | Maestro | BJ 212 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Engine Size | 1273 cc | 2066 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |