1996 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Beijing BJ 2020 would be higher. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (160 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 465 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.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 2004 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Beijing | Toyota |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
