1996 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1996 Mini MK VI
To start off, both 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1996 Mini MK VI were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 42 more horse power than 1996 Mini MK VI. (41 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mini MK VI. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 930 kg more than 1996 Mini MK VI. 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 Mini MK VI. 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 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mini MK VI. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mini MK VI.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1996 Mini MK VI | |
| Make | Beijing | Mini |
| Model | BJ 2020 | MK VI |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2040 mm |
