1998 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 and 1998 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1998 Porsche 993.
Because 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Porsche 993. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (180 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Beijing | Porsche |
| Model | BJ 2021 | 993 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Engine Size | 2465 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2280 mm |
