1996 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1996 Dodge Caravan
To start off, both 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1996 Dodge Caravan were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,778 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Caravan (164 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Caravan should accelerate faster than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 375 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 Dodge Caravan. 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 Dodge Caravan (307 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Caravan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. 1996 Dodge Caravan has automatic transmission and 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 has manual transmission. 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Dodge Caravan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1996 Dodge Caravan | |
| Make | Beijing | Dodge |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Caravan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 3778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2880 mm |
