2004 Beijing BJ 2020 vs. 2003 Honda Life
To start off, 2004 Beijing BJ 2020 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 2,445 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Beijing BJ 2020 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Beijing BJ 2020 (86 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Beijing BJ 2020 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Beijing BJ 2020 weights approximately 790 kg more than 2003 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Beijing BJ 2020 (173 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Beijing BJ 2020 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Beijing BJ 2020 | 2003 Honda Life | |
| Make | Beijing | Honda |
| Model | BJ 2020 | Life |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Size | 2445 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
