1990 Beijing BJ 212 vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Beijing BJ 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Beijing BJ 212 would be higher. At 2,066 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Beijing BJ 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Beijing BJ 212 weights approximately 348 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Because 1990 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Civic. 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) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (149 Nm). This means 1990 Beijing BJ 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1990 Beijing BJ 212 has manual transmission. 1990 Beijing BJ 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Beijing BJ 212 | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Beijing | Honda |
Model | BJ 212 | Civic |
Year Released | 1990 | 2005 |
Engine Size | 2066 cc | 1672 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 149 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |