1990 Beijing BJ 212 vs. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1990 Beijing BJ 212 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster would be higher. At 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 85 kg more than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Plymouth Trail Duster (238 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Beijing BJ 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Beijing BJ 212 | 1979 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Beijing | Plymouth |
| Model | BJ 212 | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2066 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 238 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
