2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo vs. 2009 Brilliance BS4
To start off, both 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo 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 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 359 kg more than 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo.
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, 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alfa Romeo MiTo | 2009 Brilliance BS4 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Brilliance |
| Model | MiTo | BS4 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8 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 | 1146 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 74 L |
