1996 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1996 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1996 Renault Megane 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 10 more horse power than 1996 Renault Megane. (73 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1996 Renault Megane. 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 Renault Megane. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Megane. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1996 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Beijing | Renault |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
