1999 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 1999 Panoz Esperante
To start off, both 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 and 1999 Panoz Esperante were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Panoz Esperante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Panoz Esperante (317 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1999 Beijing BJ 2020. (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Panoz Esperante 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 280 kg more than 1999 Panoz Esperante.
Because 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Panoz Esperante. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Panoz Esperante (426 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Panoz Esperante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Beijing BJ 2020.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Beijing BJ 2020 | 1999 Panoz Esperante | |
| Make | Beijing | Panoz |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Esperante |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
