1996 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1992 Beijing BJ 212
To start off, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Beijing BJ 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Beijing BJ 212 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Beijing BJ 212 (87 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Beijing BJ 212 should accelerate faster than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1992 Beijing BJ 212.
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, 1992 Beijing BJ 212 (181 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Beijing BJ 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1992 Beijing BJ 212 | |
| Make | Beijing | Beijing |
| Model | BJ 2020 | BJ 212 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
