1997 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1997 Volvo V40
To start off, both 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1997 Volvo V40 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 Volvo V40 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1997 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 1997 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1997 Volvo V40.
Because 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Volvo V40. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Volvo V40. (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Volvo V40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1997 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Beijing | Volvo |
| Model | BJ 2020 | V40 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2570 mm |
