1990 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1979 Buick Estate
To start off, 1990 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Estate would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Estate (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1990 Beijing BJ 2021. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1990 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Estate weights approximately 395 kg more than 1990 Beijing BJ 2021. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1979 Buick Estate. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1979 Buick Estate (275 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Beijing BJ 2021. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Beijing BJ 2021. 1979 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1990 Beijing BJ 2021 has manual transmission. 1990 Beijing BJ 2021 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1979 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Beijing | Buick |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Estate |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2950 mm |
