1994 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1985 Talbot Samba
To start off, 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Talbot Samba. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Talbot Samba would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1985 Talbot Samba. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1985 Talbot Samba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1985 Talbot Samba. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Talbot Samba. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Talbot Samba.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1985 Talbot Samba | |
| Make | Beijing | Talbot |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Samba |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2350 mm |
