2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 1996 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Civic (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Brilliance BS4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1996 Honda Civic.
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, 1996 Honda Civic (138 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Brilliance BS4. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Brilliance BS4.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Brilliance BS4 | 1996 Honda Civic | |
Make | Brilliance | Honda |
Model | BS4 | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1002 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 45 L |