1999 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, both 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 and 1999 Renault Megane 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 Renault Megane (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 Beijing BJ 2021. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Megane should accelerate faster than 1999 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1999 Renault Megane.
Because 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Renault Megane. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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, 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 (179 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Beijing BJ 2021 | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Beijing | Renault |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Megane |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 2466 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
