1991 Beijing BJ 212 vs. 1991 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, both 1991 Beijing BJ 212 and 1991 Hyundai Lantra were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Beijing BJ 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Hyundai Lantra (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1991 Beijing BJ 212. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1991 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Beijing BJ 212 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1991 Hyundai Lantra.
Because 1991 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1991 Hyundai Lantra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Beijing BJ 212 (182 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Hyundai Lantra. (139 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1991 Beijing BJ 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Hyundai Lantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Beijing BJ 212 | 1991 Hyundai Lantra | |
| Make | Beijing | Hyundai |
| Model | BJ 212 | Lantra |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
