1998 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1998 Opel Astra
To start off, both 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1998 Opel Astra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Opel Astra (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Opel Astra 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 400 kg more than 1998 Opel Astra.
Because 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Opel Astra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Astra. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1998 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Beijing | Opel |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Astra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
