2003 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 2003 Volvo C70
To start off, both 2003 Beijing BJ 2020 and 2003 Volvo C70 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 Volvo C70 (206 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2003 Beijing BJ 2020. (87 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo C70 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 15 kg more than 2003 Volvo C70.
Because 2003 Beijing BJ 2020 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Volvo C70 (285 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Beijing BJ 2020. (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo C70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Beijing BJ 2020. 2003 Volvo C70 has automatic transmission and 2003 Beijing BJ 2020 has manual transmission. 2003 Beijing BJ 2020 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volvo C70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Beijing BJ 2020 | 2003 Volvo C70 | |
| Make | Beijing | Volvo |
| Model | BJ 2020 | C70 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 2401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 206 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
