2003 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza

To start off, both 2003 Beijing BJ 2020 and 2003 Subaru Impreza were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Impreza (221 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2003 Beijing BJ 2020. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2003 Beijing BJ 2020. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Subaru Impreza.

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, 2003 Subaru Impreza (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Beijing BJ 2020.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Beijing BJ 2020 2003 Subaru Impreza
Make Beijing Subaru
Model BJ 2020 Impreza
Year Released 2003 2003
Engine Size 2445 cc 1993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 87 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 3800 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 173 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4020 mm 4420 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1950 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2310 mm 2560 mm


 

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