1996 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1996 Toyota Corolla 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 9 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 518 kg more than 1996 Toyota Corolla. 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 Toyota Corolla. 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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Beijing | Toyota |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
