2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS4, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Brilliance BS4 (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2009 Brilliance BS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Brilliance | Toyota |
| Model | BS4 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2410 mm |
