1998 Beijing BJ 2021 vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (111 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 607 kg more than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021. (180 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Beijing BJ 2021.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Beijing BJ 2021 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Beijing | Land Rover |
| Model | BJ 2021 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2465 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3230 mm |
