1991 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1973 Mazda Luce
To start off, 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mazda Luce. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mazda Luce would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mazda Luce (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1991 Beijing BJ 2020. (70 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mazda Luce should accelerate faster than 1991 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Let's talk about torque, 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 (160 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda Luce. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda Luce.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1973 Mazda Luce | |
| Make | Beijing | Mazda |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Luce |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
