1995 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1976 Daihatsu Taft
To start off, 1995 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Beijing BJ 2021 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (66 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. 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, 1995 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Daihatsu Taft. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1995 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1976 Daihatsu Taft | |
| Make | Beijing | Daihatsu |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Taft |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2030 mm |
