2000 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 2000 Caterham 21
To start off, both 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 and 2000 Caterham 21 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 21 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2000 Beijing BJ 2020. (100 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 2000 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 2000 Caterham 21.
Because 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Caterham 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Caterham 21 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Beijing BJ 2020. (197 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Beijing BJ 2020.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Beijing BJ 2020 | 2000 Caterham 21 | |
| Make | Beijing | Caterham |
| Model | BJ 2020 | 21 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 2660 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 8600 RPM |
| Torque | 197 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2230 mm |
