1999 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Toyota Corolla (98 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1999 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Beijing | Toyota |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
