2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1995 Toyota Carina.
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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Brilliance | Toyota |
| Model | BS4 | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2590 mm |
