2005 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Brilliance BS4
To start off, 2012 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Brilliance BS4 (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 665 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 2005 Honda Civic (218 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Brilliance BS4. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2012 Brilliance BS4 | |
| Make | Honda | Brilliance |
| Model | Civic | BS4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
