1992 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2007 Kia Sportage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Beijing BJ 2021. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Beijing BJ 2021 would be higher. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Sportage (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1992 Beijing BJ 2021. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1992 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 31 kg more than 1992 Beijing BJ 2021. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Kia Sportage (251 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Beijing BJ 2021. (180 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Beijing BJ 2021 | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Beijing | Kia |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2640 mm |
