1997 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1997 Lada Niva
To start off, both 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1997 Lada Niva were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 4 more horse power than 1997 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1997 Lada Niva. 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, 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1997 Lada Niva | |
Make | Beijing | Lada |
Model | BJ 2020 | Niva |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1690 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 173 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2210 mm |