1996 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1979 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 735 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1979 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Beijing | Toyota |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1979 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1450 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
