1997 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1967 Citroen Dyane 6
To start off, 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (32 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 954 kg more than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 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, 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6. (41 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Citroen Dyane 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1967 Citroen Dyane 6 | |
| Make | Beijing | Citroen |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Dyane 6 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 602 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 32 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
