1998 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1996 Porsche 993
To start off, 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Porsche 993. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Porsche 993 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1998 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1998 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Porsche 993.
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 Porsche 993 (341 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Beijing BJ 2020.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1996 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Beijing | Porsche |
| Model | BJ 2020 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2280 mm |
