1995 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Beijing BJ 2020. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Beijing BJ 2020 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1995 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 998 kg more than 1995 Beijing BJ 2020. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Beijing BJ 2020. 2012 Land Rover LR4 has automatic transmission and 1995 Beijing BJ 2020 has manual transmission. 1995 Beijing BJ 2020 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Beijing BJ 2020 | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Beijing | Land Rover |
| Model | BJ 2020 | LR4 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2885 mm |
