2009 Alfa Romeo Brera vs. 2009 Brilliance BS4

To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera and 2009 Brilliance BS4 were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,193 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (256 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera weights approximately 230 kg more than 2009 Brilliance BS4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Brilliance BS4. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera 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, 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera (322 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo Brera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Alfa Romeo Brera 2009 Brilliance BS4
Make Alfa Romeo Brilliance
Model Brera BS4
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3193 cc 1582 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 256 HP 99 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 322 Nm 134 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 240 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.8 seconds 13.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1705 kg 1475 kg
Vehicle Length 4420 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1810 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2800 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.5 L/100km 8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 74 L


 

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