1994 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Beijing BJ 2021. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Beijing BJ 2021 would be higher. At 2,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1994 Beijing BJ 2021. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1994 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 806 kg more than 1994 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 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Beijing BJ 2021. (180 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Beijing BJ 2021 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Beijing | Land Rover |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3230 mm |
