1996 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1996 BMW 332
To start off, both 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1996 BMW 332 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 332 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 332 (323 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 332 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 BMW 332. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 332 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 | 1996 BMW 332 | |
| Make | Beijing | BMW |
| Model | BJ 2020 | 332 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 323 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
