2005 Honda FR-V vs. 2011 Brilliance BS6
To start off, 2011 Brilliance BS6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Brilliance BS6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Brilliance BS6 (152 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Honda FR-V. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Brilliance BS6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda FR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 21 kg more than 2011 Brilliance BS6.
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, 2011 Brilliance BS6 (214 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda FR-V. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Brilliance BS6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda FR-V | 2011 Brilliance BS6 | |
| Make | Honda | Brilliance |
| Model | FR-V | BS6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1466 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2800 mm |
