1991 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1959 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Land Rover 109 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 3 more horse power than 1959 Land Rover 109. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1959 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1991 Beijing BJ 2020.
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, 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 (160 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1959 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Beijing | Land Rover |
| Model | BJ 2020 | 109 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |
