1991 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 (70 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1957 Wartburg 312. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 (160 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Beijing | Wartburg |
| Model | BJ 2020 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
