1996 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1996 Toyota 4Runner

To start off, both 1996 Beijing BJ 2021 and 1996 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota 4Runner (123 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 370 kg more than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021. 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, 1996 Toyota 4Runner (295 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021. (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Beijing BJ 2021.

Compare all specifications:

1996 Beijing BJ 2021 1996 Toyota 4Runner
Make Beijing Toyota
Model BJ 2021 4Runner
Year Released 1996 1996
Engine Size 2466 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 100 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 179 Nm 295 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1480 kg 1850 kg
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1700 mm


 

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