1997 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1959 Riley 4
To start off, 1997 Beijing BJ 2021 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4 would be higher. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Beijing BJ 2021 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4. (63 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1959 Riley 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Riley 4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Beijing BJ 2021 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 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1959 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Beijing | Riley |
| Model | BJ 2021 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1959 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2530 mm |
