1994 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (118 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1994 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1994 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Beijing BJ 2020.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Beijing | Toyota |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Celica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
