1992 Beijing BJ 212 vs. 1992 Honda Prelude
To start off, both 1992 Beijing BJ 212 and 1992 Honda Prelude were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Beijing BJ 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1992 Beijing BJ 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Beijing BJ 212 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Because 1992 Beijing BJ 212 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Honda Prelude. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 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, 1992 Beijing BJ 212 (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Prelude. (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Beijing BJ 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Beijing BJ 212 | 1992 Honda Prelude | |
| Make | Beijing | Honda |
| Model | BJ 212 | Prelude |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 2068 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
