1999 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1999 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 and 1999 Kia Sportage were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,466 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 (112 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1999 Kia Sportage. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 should accelerate faster than 1999 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Kia Sportage weights approximately 30 kg more than 1999 Beijing BJ 2021.
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, 1999 Kia Sportage (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Beijing BJ 2021. (180 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1999 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Beijing | Kia |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Sportage |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 112 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2660 mm |
