2003 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 2003 BMW M3
To start off, both 2003 Beijing BJ 2021 and 2003 BMW M3 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2003 Beijing BJ 2021. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2003 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Beijing BJ 2021 weights approximately 68 kg more than 2003 BMW M3.
Because 2003 Beijing BJ 2021 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 BMW M3. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 BMW M3 (300 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Beijing BJ 2021. (180 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Beijing BJ 2021 | 2003 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Beijing | BMW |
| Model | BJ 2021 | M3 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 2464 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2730 mm |
