1990 Beijing BJ 212 vs. 2009 Honda Element
To start off, 2009 Honda Element is newer by 19 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element 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 401 kg more than 2009 Honda Element.
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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Beijing BJ 212. 2009 Honda Element 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. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Beijing BJ 212 | 2009 Honda Element | |
| Make | Beijing | Honda |
| Model | BJ 212 | Element |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 2066 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
