1998 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 would be higher. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (172 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1084 kg more than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. 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, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (297 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery 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 | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | Beijing | Land Rover |
Model | BJ 2021 | Discovery |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Engine Size | 3962 cc | 4394 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 297 Nm | 425 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2704 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2890 mm |