1998 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 2001 Honda Life
To start off, 2001 Honda Life is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Beijing BJ 2020. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 would be higher. At 2,444 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 760 kg more than 2001 Honda Life. 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, 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Life. 2001 Honda Life has automatic transmission and 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 has manual transmission. 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Life will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Beijing BJ 2020 | 2001 Honda Life | |
| Make | Beijing | Honda |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Life |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
